Senior Azure Database Performance Engineer Job at Akkodis, Burlington, MA

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  • Akkodis
  • Burlington, MA

Job Description

Akkodis is seeking a Senior Azure Database Performance Engineer for a Contract with a client in Burlington, MA. You will drive optimization and high availability of MSSQL databases across hosted and Azure environments, ensuring adherence to technical standards and operational procedures.

Rate Range: $45/hour to $53/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Senior Azure Database Performance Engineer job responsibilities include:

  • Ensure availability, optimization, and performance tuning of MSSQL databases (2016–2022) across hosted and Azure environments, including IaaS SQL VMs.

  • Monitor and analyze database performance, queries, and procedures; apply continuous tuning using tools like SolarWinds, Query Store, and Extended Events.

  • Collaborate with application teams and stakeholders to identify and resolve MSSQL-related issues, ensuring adherence to technical standards and operational procedures.

  • Design and implement high-availability, disaster recovery, replication, and security strategies for both on-prem and cloud environments.

  • Provide technical support and guidance to development teams, reviewing design and code for integrity, security, and performance compliance.

  • Lead incident resolution and root-cause analysis, driving corrective and preventive actions while maintaining database reliability and scalability.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related technical field (Master’s preferred).

  • 6–8 years of hands-on experience managing large MSSQL databases (2016–2022) in production environments, with at least 2 years in Azure.

  • Proven expertise in Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, and advanced performance tuning using tools like SolarWinds, Query Store, and Extended Events.

  • Strong knowledge of high availability, disaster recovery, replication, encryption, and security best practices in both hosted and cloud environments.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Shubham.Vasishtha@ akkodisgroup.com.

Pay Details: $45.00 to $53.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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