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Base pay range
$125,000.00 / yr - $140,000.00 / yr
Wellfit is the dental industry's fintech solution! A healthcare fintech company that enhances experiences between patients, providers, employers, and payors. Wellfit provides access to treatment and care for all by removing financial barriers.
About the Role
We're looking for a Senior Azure SQL Database Administrator / Data Services Engineer to join our growing Data Services team. You'll play a critical role in optimizing our Azure SQL environments, driving database performance, and supporting scalable data operations across the business. If you're passionate about query tuning, Azure Data Factory, and building high-performing database ecosystems, this is an opportunity to make a major impact in a fast-growing organization.
Why This Role Exists
As our data landscape expands, the volume and complexity of projects from Payments, EDW, Launch Loyalty, and Plans have significantly increased. Our Data Services team acts as the central hub connecting these business units — managing ETLs, integrating platforms like Dynamics 365, and ensuring data is reliable and performant. To meet this growing demand, we're adding a senior-level DBA who can help us optimize systems, enhance performance, and proactively manage our Azure SQL environment.
What You'll Do
- Database Administration & Optimization : Manage, monitor, and optimize Azure SQL Databases hosted in a fully cloud-based, Windows environment
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks by analyzing Dynamic Management Views (DMVs), query execution plans, and telemetry data
- Tune and refactor resource-intensive stored procedures, queries, and schemas
- Implement proactive database health checks and automation for uptime and performance monitoring
- Collaborate with developers to improve database performance at both the query and architectural levels
Data Engineering & ETL Development
Design, build, and maintain Azure Data Factory (ADF) pipelines for large-scale data ingestion, transformation, and integrationOptimize ETL workflows for performance and reliabilityPartner with analytics and reporting teams to streamline data availability for business insightsAzure Platform & Security
Manage database access and roles using Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) security groupsConfigure and maintain Azure Key Vault for secure credential managementNavigate the Azure Portal to administer SQL databases and related cloud services confidentlyCollaboration & Mentorship
Work closely with senior data leaders to support enterprise data initiativesMentor junior team members on SQL best practices, data performance tuning, and cloud operationsPartner with cross-functional teams to translate business requests into efficient technical solutionsWhat We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator or Data Engineer working with SQL-based systemsDeep hands-on experience with Azure SQL Database administrationExpertise in SQL development, including stored procedure tuning, indexing, and query optimizationProven experience with Azure Data Factory and cloud-based ETL workflowsStrong familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Key Vault, and Azure Portal operationsSolid understanding of performance tuning, resource management, and database telemetryPreferred Qualifications
Microsoft Certified : Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300) or equivalent certificationExperience with database telemetry dashboards and automated performance alertingFamiliarity with CI / CD pipelines and DevOps database deployment workflowsExposure to data warehousing, analytics, or reporting environments (e.g., Power BI, EDW)Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsWho You Are
A proactive problem-solver who enjoys optimizing systems and finding creative performance solutionsComfortable balancing DBA responsibilities with ETL and data engineering tasksMethodical, analytical, and organized in diagnosing database performance issuesCollaborative yet capable of working independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environmentPassionate about building resilient, high-performing data systems that scaleTech Stack
Cloud : Microsoft Azure (PaaS / SaaS)
Database : Azure SQL Database
ETL : Azure Data Factory
Security : Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Azure Key Vault
Languages : SQL (T-SQL), PowerShell or Python (plus)
OS : Windows-based
Company Perks and Benefits
Hybrid working model – 3 days on-site, 2 days remoteMedical, Dental, and Vision coverageUnlimited Paid Time Off (with a culture that encourages use)401k matching up to 4%Alongside a competitive annual bonus, we offer a 401(k) with up to a 4% match, generous paid time off, and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
Job Details
Seniority level : Not ApplicableEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Information TechnologyIndustries : Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and StorageReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Wellfit Technologies by 2x
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