M3USA is hiring a Senior Data Engineer (SQL DBA)

M3 Global Research, an M3 company, is seeking a Senior Data Engineer with SQL DBA expertise to join our data engineering team. This role will primarily focus on database administration (DBA) tasks such as optimization, performance tuning, and security. The ideal candidate will have strong SQL database administration expertise. They will be responsible for understanding business needs, prioritizing work, leading daily standups, and effectively communicating technical solutions to stakeholders. While direct Power BI development is not required, the candidate should be able to guide and support the team’s work and ensure alignment with business objectives. Primary DBA Responsibilities: - Manage and optimize databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle) for performance, security, and availability. - Design and maintain database schemas, indexes, and partitions to support scalability and efficiency. - Perform database monitoring, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning. - Implement security best practices, including access control, encryption, and auditing. - Troubleshoot database performance issues and optimize query performance. - Ensure compliance with data governance, security policies, and industry standards. Team Responsibilities: - Participate daily standups, prioritize tasks, and ensure you are aligned with business needs. - Translate business requirements into actionable data engineering tasks. - Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that Power BI and data solutions meet business objectives. - Mentor team members and drive best practices in data management and reporting.