MCG Health is hiring a Senior Database Engineer

At MCG Health, we are seeking a Senior Database Engineer to own the configuration, deployment, optimization, and support of our core products across hosted and onsite customer environments. You will bring deep, hands-on expertise in the Windows, IIS, SQL Server, and Azure ecosystem, partnering closely with Support, Operations, Software Development, Security, and both internal and external stakeholders.

What You'll Do

• Design, deploy, maintain, and optimize SQL Server environments hosted on Azure.
• Administer and support a large fleet of production SQL Server instances.
• Diagnose and resolve complex database and application performance issues.
• Perform database upgrades, patching, backups, restores, and disaster recovery.
• Support data extracts, data scrubbing, and maintenance activities.
• Deploy and configure customer environments and application components.
• Partner with Engineering and Support teams to resolve advanced application issues in Windows, IIS, and SQL Server environments.
• Drive automation initiatives, including infrastructure scalability improvements, performance tuning, and elimination of manual operational processes.
• Utilize AI-driven and advanced analytics tools to enhance database development, proactively detect issues, monitor and optimize performance, and improve operational efficiency.
• Serve as a technical escalation point and mentor for support team members.
• Develop deep expertise in application provisioning, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Track, document, and proactively manage customer issues using ticketing systems.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Operate independently while owning outcomes end-to-end.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of Windows Server (2019+) administration.
• 5+ years of SQL Server (2019+) administration and database design.
• 5+ years of T-SQL development, including stored procedures and database design.
• 5+ years of SQL Server performance tuning and optimization.
• 5+ years supporting and optimizing SQL Server 2019 clusters on an Azure VM.
• 5+ years supporting web applications in an n-tier architecture.
• Experience supporting production systems in Azure-hosted environments.
• Experience in APM (Application Performance Monitoring), such as Azure Monitor, Datadog, New Relic, etc.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python, ARM, Terraform, etc.).
• Experience working with APIs and application integrations.
• Healthcare or HIPAA-regulated environmental experience.
• Prior experience in customer-facing technical roles.

Technical Stack

• Platforms: Windows Server, IIS, SQL Server, Azure
• Languages/Scripts: T-SQL, PowerShell, Python
• Infrastructure as Code: ARM, Terraform
• Monitoring: Azure Monitor, Datadog, New Relic

Team & Environment

You will partner closely with Support and Operations teams, Software Development and Security teams, internal MCG stakeholders, Hearst Corporate and Service Center teams, and external customers and vendors.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation: $136,000 - $190,400
• Remote work.
• Travel expected 3-4 times per year for company-sponsored events.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401K retirement plan; flexible spending and health savings account.
• 15 days of paid time off + additional front-loaded personal days.
• 14 company-recognized holidays + paid volunteer days.
• Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave + 10 weeks of paid bonding leave.
• LGBTQ+ Health Services.
• Pet insurance.

Work Mode

This is a remote position. MCG Health is a Seattle, Washington-based company considering remote candidates.

MCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, or political affiliation.