Job ID: 10891
Location: Shakopee, MN
Category: IT
Employment Type: Contract To Hire
Date Added: 10/03/2025
Job Title: SQL Server DBA
Job Location: Remote
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Required Qualifications:
Database Administration (Primary Focus):
- 5-7 years SQL Server DBA experience across multiple versions (2012, 2016, 2019, 2022)
- Proven ability to work independently without senior DBA oversight
- Database maintenance plan creation and management
- Patching troubleshooting and implementation across SQL Server version environments
- Data refresh processes and automation
- Index optimization and performance tuning
- Backup/restore procedures and disaster recovery
Software Development (Secondary Focus but still required):
- 2-3 years development experience in EITHER .NET Core/C# OR React (both not required)
- Ability to follow established coding patterns and learn from senior developers
- Collaborative approach to working within development team structure
Nice to Have:
- Redis (NoSQL) experience
- MongoDB experience or NoSQL database exposure
- Print/manufacturing or complex transaction processing environment background
- Python scripting capabilities
Environment & Responsibilities:
- Manage approximately 500 SQL Server databases in stable, mature environment
- Perform monthly production-to-lower-environment data refresh processes
- Implement and maintain patching schedules and maintenance plans
- Contribute to internal order management system development
- Support integration with legacy systems (PSI), financial systems, and microservices architecture
- Collaborate with Infrastructure team (reports to Operations to ensure task prioritization)
Technology Stack:
- Microsoft stack: .NET Core, C#, SQL Server
- Frontend: React
- NoSQL: Redis (operational), MongoDB (coming soon)
- Cloud: AWS infrastructure
- Some Python applications in environment
The projected hourly range for this position is $60 to $70.
On-Demand Group (ODG) provides employee benefits which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance. ODG is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.