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$104K - 125K a year
Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server and Azure SQL databases, optimize performance, automate maintenance, implement security and backup procedures, support cloud migrations, collaborate with DevOps, and provide on-call support.
Minimum 5 years experience as a Database Reliability Engineer with strong skills in Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, SQL Server and MySQL administration, database automation, security, and performance optimization.
NextPath Career Partners is currently seeking an DBRE to join our client’s team in Tampa, FL. This is an remote, contract position. SALARY: $50-$60/hr (depending on experience) Unfortunately, at this time our client is unable to sponsor or transfer visas. Only candidates authorized to work in the US without sponsorship should apply. Requirements • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE). • Strong expertise in Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell for automation and infrastructure management. • Proficient in administering SQL Server and MySQL databases. • Hands-on experience with both database automation and administration. • Skilled in implementing and maintaining database security, integrity, and performance optimization. • Proven ability to design data models, manage replication, troubleshoot performance issues, and support development teams. Responsibilities • Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server databases (2012–2022) and Azure SQL environments. • Optimize performance, automate maintenance, and implement security, backup, and DR procedures. • Support on-prem to cloud migrations and manage high availability, SSAS/SSIS/SSRS solutions, and indexing. • Collaborate with DevOps to streamline deployments using IaC and CI/CD pipelines. • Develop and enforce database standards, documentation, and failover runbooks. • Provide on-call support and performance guidance to developers and cross-functional teams. Nextpath Career Partners NextPath is a candidate centric recruiting firm focused on your career goals to help you find your next path! Our team of professional recruiters have over 80 years of combined experience to help you navigate a job change. Our clients span local and national with roles in sales, creative, marketing, and staffing on a direct, contract-to-perm, and contract (project) basis. If the position above doesn’t appear to fit, we do have a host of clients with roles that could be a match and not every position will be posted. Feel free to reach out to find a better match by emailing your resume to apply@nextpathcp.com for a recruiter to engage. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer View all open jobs: http://www.nextpathcp.com As part of our recruiting process, we may contact you regarding positions we feel are a good fit or engage with you via SMS text message. By clicking to submit your application, NextPath Career Partners has your consent to communicate via SMS text message moving forward. The post DBRE (5184) appeared first on NextPath Career Partners.
This job posting was last updated on 12/1/2025