Sr SQL DBA

Post Date

Dec 03, 2022

Location

Minneapolis,
Minnesota

ZIP/Postal Code

55437
US
Jun 23, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Database Administrator (DBA)

Req #

MSP-589503

Pay Rate

$46 - $58 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Sr DBA to join one of its largest global airline clients. This Sr DBA will join a team of 3 other DBAs in a Level 3 role specific to the client's SQL towers. This team is in process of moving to an open-source cloud platform, as well as an upgrade from SQL 2012 to SQL 2019. Strong communication skills, both written and oral, will be necessary in this role. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in a Level 3 DBA role. Experience within an AWS environment is preferred, but not required. This role will require candidates to work on call weekly for escalations with high severity.



Candidates must be willing to work in a hybrid model (no more than 3 days a week) in Minneapolis, MN or Atlanta, GA. This client also requires contractors to be vaccinated against Covid-19.

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Required Skills & Experience

- 5 years experience in a Database Administrator role

- Minimum 4 years experience in a Level 3 escalation role

- Extensive knowledge of SQL server

- Experience with MySQL or PostgreSQL

- Knowledge of AWS

- Previous work with a SQL upgrade, preferably to SQL 2019

- Experience with post-incident reports and root-cause analysis

- Strong communication both written and oral

- Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Link tables homogeneous & heterogeneous

- Experience with Replatforming, Migrations, or Disaster Recovery

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.