job summary: EXCITING OPPORTUNITy at a FORTUNE 500 COMPANY! INFRASTRUCTURE DATABASE ENGINEER - SENIOR level with 10+ years exp. As a Microsoft SQL Server Engineer supporting the Core MSSQL Platform, your role will be crucial in collaborating with multiple teams (Architects, Developers, Operations) to ensure high standards and best practices are maintained across Microsoft SQL Server platforms. Below is a refined and comprehensive summary based on the job responsibilities and required qualifications: Key Responsibilities: Platform Support and Engineering: Provide primary support for Microsoft SQL Server platforms and SQL databases. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (product, infrastructure, security) to design and develop new features and services of varying complexity. Runbook Creation & Knowledge Transfer: Develop comprehensive Runbooks and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Conduct knowledge transfer sessions with Operations teams and contractors to ensure proper understanding and operational continuity. Solution Delivery: Engineer and deliver secure, performant, and scalable solutions that align with both functional and non-functional requirements. Ensure the systems' reliability and security in production environments. Leadership in Engineering Initiatives: Serve as the Lead Engineer for medium to large projects. Prioritize tasks, assign responsibilities, and provide technical guidance to the team while resolving technical issues. Although this role does not include direct people management, it requires leadership in driving technical initiatives. Standards & Best Practices Development: Lead and actively participate in creating, implementing, and refining process definitions, best practices, and technical standards for the SQL Server platform. Innovation & Proof of Concepts: Identify emerging technologies relevant to the Microsoft SQL Server platform and participate in Proof of Concepts (POCs) to evaluate their viability and integration. Required Experience & Skills: Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. Experience: 10+ years of experience as a Microsoft SQL Server Engineer.solid background in engineering and supporting Microsoft SQL platforms.Hands-on experience with developing new features and services, collaborating with other teams.Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) using T-SQL, Python, and PowerShell. Technical Expertise: Expertise in delivering clean, secure, and performant solutions while ensuring compliance with organizational requirements.Leadership in engineering initiatives such as task prioritization, team guidance, and issue resolution.Ability to develop technical application and service roadmaps and contribute to IT-driven projects.Adherence to SOX compliance (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) in your processes and solutions.Proficiency in tools and technologies like Ansible, GitHub, Control-M, Jira, and Confluence (preferably). Subject Matter Expertise: solid expertise in SQL Server, databases, and related technologies.Knowledge transfer skills to provide technical training and ensure the continuous flow of expertise. Preferred Skills: Ansible, GitHub, Control-M, Jira, and Confluence.Deep understanding of SOX compliance and its application in a technical environment. Personal Attributes: Collaboration: Able to work effectively in an Agile team environment with various stakeholders including developers, architects, and operations teams.Problem Solving: solid analytical skills to resolve complex technical issues and provide guidance to less experienced team members.Leadership: Proven track record of leading medium to large-scale technical initiatives and contributing to the development of best practices and standards. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of the Microsoft SQL Server platform by ensuring its reliability, performance, and security while also mentoring and leading teams to adopt best practices and emerging technologies. location: FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts job type: Contract salary: $65 - 75 per hour work hours: 9am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: FOCUSED 10+ years SENIOR INFRASTRUCTURE / DATABASE ENGINEER: FULLY REMOTE. CONTRACT to PERM only. Seasoned with documentation (NOT admin). VERY TECHNICAL, NOT a developer or in Operations. Help current lead engineer get key initiatives down; working on a roadmap building out SQL. As a Microsoft SQL Server Engineer supporting the Core MSSQL Platform, your role will be crucial in collaborating with multiple teams (Architects, Developers, Operations) to ensure high standards and best practices are maintained across Microsoft SQL Server platforms. Below is a refined and comprehensive summary based on the job responsibilities and required qualifications: Key Responsibilities: Platform Support and Engineering: Provide primary support for Microsoft SQL Server platforms and SQL databases. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (product, infrastructure, security) to design and develop new features and services of varying complexity. Runbook Creation & Knowledge Transfer: Develop comprehensive Runbooks and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Conduct knowledge transfer sessions with Operations teams and contractors to ensure proper understanding and operational continuity. Solution Delivery: Engineer and deliver secure, performant, and scalable solutions that align with both functional and non-functional requirements. Ensure the systems' reliability and security in production environments. Leadership in Engineering Initiatives: Serve as the Lead Engineer for medium to large projects. Prioritize tasks, assign responsibilities, and provide technical guidance to the team while resolving technical issues. Although this role does not include direct people management, it requires leadership in driving technical initiatives. Standards & Best Practices Development: Lead and actively participate in creating, implementing, and refining process definitions, best practices, and technical standards for the SQL Server platform. Innovation & Proof of Concepts: Identify emerging technologies relevant to the Microsoft SQL Server platform and participate in Proof of Concepts (POCs) to evaluate their viability and integration. Required Experience & Skills: Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. Experience: 10+ years of experience as a Microsoft SQL Server Engineer.Solid background in engineering and supporting Microsoft SQL platforms.Hands-on experience with developing new features and services, collaborating with other teams.Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) using T-SQL, Python, and PowerShell. Technical Expertise: Expertise in delivering clean, secure, and performant solutions while ensuring compliance with organizational requirements.Leadership in engineering initiatives such as task prioritization, team guidance, and issue resolution.Ability to develop technical application and service roadmaps and contribute to IT-driven projects.Adherence to SOX compliance (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) in your processes and solutions.Proficiency in tools and technologies like Ansible, GitHub, Control-M, Jira, and Confluence (preferably). Subject Matter Expertise: Solid expertise in SQL Server, databases, and related technologies.Knowledge transfer skills to provide technical training and ensure the continuous flow of expertise. Preferred Skills: Ansible, GitHub, Control-M, Jira, and Confluence.Deep understanding of SOX compliance and its application in a technical environment. Personal Attributes: Collaboration: Able to work effectively in an Agile team environment with various stakeholders including developers, architects, and operations teams.Problem Solving: solid analytical skills to resolve complex technical issues and provide guidance to less experienced team members.Leadership: Proven track record of leading medium to large-scale technical initiatives and contributing to the development of best practices and standards. ThSis role is pivotal in shaping the future of the Microsoft SQL Server platform by ensuring its reliability, performance, and security while also mentoring and leading teams to adopt best practices and emerging technologies. qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 10 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors (required) skills: Professional EngineerSQL Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.