LATAM - Database Administrator (DBA)

MatchPoint Solutions is a fast-growing, young, energetic global

IT-Engineering services company with clients across the US . We provide technology solutions to various clients like

Uber, Robinhood, Netflix, Airbnb, Google, Sephora, and more!

More recently, we have expanded to working internationally in

Canada, China, Ireland, UK, Brazil, and India . Through our culture of innovation, we inspire, build, and deliver business results, from idea to outcome. We keep our clients on the cutting edge of the latest technologies and provide solutions by using industry-specific best practices and expertise. We are excited to be continuously expanding our team. If you are interested in this position, please send over your updated resume. We look forward to hearing from you! Database Administrator (DBA) Engagement Type:

Contract (1 year) Work Location:

Remote (Nearshore

LATAM) Rate:

$30 - $35/hr W2 Overview We are seeking an experienced

Nearshore Database Administrator (DBA)

to provide senior?level operational and technical support for a large, complex enterprise database environment. This role will take primary ownership of SQL Server administration across production and non?production systems, with responsibility for performance optimization, availability, and stability of critical platforms. The ideal candidate is a

mid to senior level DBA

who is comfortable working independently in a high?volume production environment, partnering closely with application teams, and serving as a technical escalation point for complex database issues. This role will also contribute to modernization, automation, and cloud initiatives while supporting ongoing acquisitions and integrations. Candidates should have a strong foundation in production database support and be capable of owning complex environments with minimal oversight. Key Responsibilities Serve as a primary DBA supporting enterprise SQL Server environments through the ServiceNow ticketing system, owning complex and higg impact requests Install, configure, and manage SQL Server instances across production and non?production environments, ensuring adherence to standards and best practices Lead troubleshooting and resolution of advanced performance issues, including query tuning, blocking, deadlocks, and resource contention Proactively monitor database health, performance, and capacity; identify and remediate risks before they impact production Design and implement database maintenance strategies, including patching, backups, restores, and disaster recovery support Manage database security, access controls, roles, and Active Directory integrations Plan and execute database migrations, upgrades, and hardware refreshes with minimal downtime Coordinate and deploy database changes, including after hours and weekend releases when required Partner with application owners, developers, and infrastructure teams to plan maintenance windows and production changes Support SQL Server workloads hosted in

AWS and Azure , including hybrid and cloud?native deployments Provide guidance and limited support for legacy

Oracle

databases and Linux?based systems during ongoing migration efforts Contribute to and help lead

automation initiatives

for database provisioning, deployments, and operational tasks Mentor junior DBAs and provide technical guidance as needed Technical Environment SQL Server (primary focus; 130+ instances, ~80 production) AWS and Azure cloud platforms Oracle databases (legacy, limited but ongoing support) Linux (Oracle environments) ServiceNow ticketing system Enterprise Environment supporting frequent acquisitions and integrations Required Skills & Experience Strong hands?on experience administering

SQL Server

in large, production?critical environments Advanced proficiency with SQL Server Management Studio and performance troubleshooting tools Proven experience with database migrations, upgrades, and production cutovers Deep understanding of performance tuning, indexing strategies, capacity planning, and availability Experience supporting databases in

AWS and/or Azure

environments Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and handle escalations in a fast?paced environment Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and business stakeholders Comfort operating in a ticket?driven, enterprise support model Nice to Have: ServiceNow administration or advanced usage experience Linux administration experience Oracle database experience Amazon Redshift or other data platform exposure Scripting and automation experience (PowerShell, TSQL, or similar) MatchPoint Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.