Associate Lead Microsoft Database Engineer

TL;DR

Associate Lead Microsoft Database Engineer: Providing technical leadership and driving operational excellence across a global SQL Server environment with an accent on HA/DR solutions and automation of routine tasks. Focus on maximizing throughput, minimizing latency, and ensuring scalability and reliability of mission-critical systems.

Location: Onsite in Rockstar’s NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan.

Salary: $133,900 — $187,500 USD

Company

hirify.global creates world-class entertainment experiences.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor a team of SQL Server Database Engineers.
• Oversee the health, performance, and availability of enterprise-scale SQL Server environments.
• Architect, implement, and maintain HA/DR solutions using Always On, clustering, and multi-data center best practices.
• Drive automation of routine operational tasks to improve team efficiency.
• Collaborate with developers to review database code, schema designs, and deployment pipelines.
• Partner with leadership to plan roadmaps and align database operations with business needs.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration and development.
• Proven experience leading or mentoring Database Engineers in enterprise environments.
• Expert understanding of SQL Server internals, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with HA/DR design and multi-data center solutions.
• Experience supporting large-scale, high-concurrency, mission-critical systems.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and cross-team collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Passion for hirify.global.
• Familiarity with .NET/C# or application development.
• Experience with SQL Sentry, SolarWinds DPA, or other monitoring tools.
• Experience leading database load testing initiatives.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, highly-motivated environment.
• Opportunity to learn and collaborate with talented people in the industry.
• Committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect.

Hiring process

• Apply with a resume and cover letter.
• A Rockstar recruiter will reach out to explain next steps.