Associate Lead Database Engineer

Rockstar Games

Manhattan, United States
Base: $133,900 - $187,500 usd; bonus/equity: not s...
On-site
Microsoft sql server administration
Ha/dr solutions
Sql server internals
Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium

Job Summary

  • Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium.
  • Lead and mentor a team of SQL Server Database Engineers, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
  • Partner with leadership to plan roadmaps, prioritize initiatives, and align database operations with business needs.

Matching Summary

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium.

Salary

Base: $133,900 - $187,500 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Microsoft SQL Server administration
  • HA/DR solutions
  • SQL Server internals
  • performance tuning
  • troubleshooting
  • database deployment automation
  • Advanced T-SQL
  • query optimization
  • indexing strategies
  • automation scripts and tools

Nice-to-have

  • passion for Rockstar Games
  • application development
  • observability platforms
  • database load testing
  • CI/CD environments

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience
  • Proven experience leading or mentoring
  • Expert understanding of SQL Server
  • Experience with HA/DR design
  • Experience supporting large-scale systems
  • Proficiency with database deployment automation
  • Advanced T-SQL and query optimization
  • Strong knowledge of indexing strategies
  • Hands-on experience with storage, server, and OS-level tuning
  • Ability to analyze complex performance issues
  • Skilled at building automation scripts
  • Familiarity with other database technologies
  • Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills
  • Strategic thinker
  • Highly motivated, self-directed
  • Experience with PowerBI, SSRS, SSIS, or ETL workflows

Work Rights

Not specified

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