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Weekend SQL Server DBA

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Location: Remote
Compensation: Hourly
Reviewed: Mon, Nov 09, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

To ensure optimal performance of client SQL Server systems over the weekend, the part-time Weekend SQL Server DBA will manage urgent responses to critical alerts, execute scheduled maintenance tasks, and address ticket backlogs while working remotely for a total of 17 hours each weekend.

Key responsibilities
  • Act as the first line of defense for critical SQL Server Agent alerts and urgent customer calls
  • Execute scheduled maintenance tasks, including applying updates and managing database operations
  • Address the ticket backlog and monitor ongoing tasks handed off from the weekday DBA team
Required qualifications
  • 2-5 years of experience as a production support SQL Server DBA
  • Hands-on experience administering SQL Server 2012 through 2025
  • Ability to write T-SQL and perform performance tuning
  • Solid understanding of core DBA tasks, including backups and restores
  • Practical experience with Always On Availability Groups and Windows Server Failover Clusters

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