Database Performance Lead Specialist Engineer at JPS Tech Solutions LLC

Job Title: Database Performance Lead Specialist Engineer Location: Scottsdale Arizona Experience: 12 Years Employment Type: Contract Interview Type: In-Person or Webcam Job Description We are seeking a highly experienced Database Performance Lead Specialist Engineer to oversee performance optimization scalability and reliability of enterprise database environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in performance tuning query optimization database architecture and advanced troubleshooting across large-scale high-volume systems. This role involves collaborating with development infrastructure and business teams to ensure optimal database performance and stability. Key Responsibilities Lead performance optimization initiatives across multiple database platforms including SQL Server Oracle PostgreSQL MongoDB or other enterprise DBMS. Analyze slow-running queries and optimize performance through indexing strategies plan reviews and refactoring. Architect highly scalable database solutions and conduct capacity planning load testing and performance benchmarking. Perform advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for database performance issues and production outages. Implement automated monitoring alerts and dashboards to maintain optimal system performance and availability. Collaborate with application development teams to review database designs stored procedures and schema changes. Manage high-availability disaster recovery and replication strategies. Ensure adherence to database security compliance standards and backup/recovery strategies. Prepare technical documentation performance reports and recommendations for optimization. Guide and mentor engineering teams on best performance practices and tuning methodologies. Required Qualifications 12 years of hands-on experience in enterprise database engineering and performance optimization. Strong expertise with performance tuning tools execution plan analysis and query optimization. Solid understanding of database internals indexing strategies memory management locking isolation levels and concurrency control. Experience with large-scale distributed systems replication sharding and clustering technologies. Proficient in scripting and automation using SQL Python Shell or PowerShell. Proven experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS Azure or GCP for database services. Strong experience with high-availability configurations and disaster recovery solutions. Excellent problem-solving skills analytical ability and debugging capabilities. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Skills Experience with database performance monitoring tools such as SolarWinds DPA Dynatrace New Relic or similar platforms. Knowledge of NoSQL technologies such as Cassandra Redis DynamoDB or Elasticsearch. Familiarity with DevOps practices CI/CD pipelines Kubernetes and containerized database deployments. Certification in Oracle Microsoft SQL Server PostgreSQL or cloud database technologies. Exposure to ETL data warehousing and big data platforms like Hadoop or Snowflake. Key Skills Databases,IT Experience,Presentation Skills,Information Management,SQL,Relational Databases,Microsoft SQL Server,LMS,Postgresql,Database Administration,Oracle,DynamoDB Experience: years Vacancy: 1