Principal SQL Database Administrator (Remote, Latin America)

About the role

We are looking for a Principal SQL Database Administrator to join our talent network and work remotely with clients across Latin America. You will become an integral part of the client’s engineering team, collaborating daily with designers and engineers to ensure the health, performance, and scalability of large‑scale SQL Server environments.

Key responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server instances at enterprise scale (1,000+ databases).
• Perform performance tuning, query optimization, and index strategy design.
• Analyze execution plans, monitor waits, blocking, and locking to resolve bottlenecks.
• Establish and enforce DBA standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and determine root causes.
• Provide proactive health checks and ongoing maintenance for a large database portfolio.

Required profile

• 8+ years of professional database administration experience.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Completed a four‑year college degree.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft SQL Server in Windows‑hosted environments.
• Ability to work with regular overlap during Canadian business hours (Pacific or Eastern).
• Consultative mindset, strong ownership, and ability to operate at scale.

Required skills

• Microsoft SQL Server
• SQL Server performance tuning
• SQL Server indexing and optimization
• Execution‑plan analysis
• Database troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis
• Windows server environment

What we offer

• Remote, project‑based engagements with U.S. clients.
• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge AI‑focused engineering teams.
• Flexible schedule aligned with Canadian time zones.