Principal MSSQL Architect

Fiserv

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Berkeley Heights, NJ · Alpharetta, GA · Omaha, NE Posted 16 days ago $146,000–$244,800 / year
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TL;DR

As a Principal MSSQL Architect, you will join a dedicated team focused on maintaining and optimizing Microsoft SQL Server environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. Your daily tasks include configuring databases, writing optimized SQL queries, managing backups, implementing security protocols, and automating routine tasks with PowerShell and Python scripts. You will also use monitoring tools like Splunk and Dynatrace to track database health and collaborate closely with infrastructure and development teams to align database solutions with organizational goals. The role requires expertise in Always On Availability Groups, Azure databases, and migration processes from on-premises environments to cloud platforms, along with a strong background in SQL Server administration and Windows Server management.

Skills

SQL PowerShell Python MSSQL Azure SQL Database AWS Always On Availability Groups Windows Server Splunk Dynatrace IBM Db2 CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Install, configure, and administer Microsoft SQL Server databases for optimal performance.
  • Write and optimize SQL queries to enhance data retrieval and transaction processing efficiency.
  • Manage backup, restore, and recovery plans to safeguard database integrity.
  • Implement security protocols and encryption standards to protect database systems.
  • Develop automation scripts using PowerShell and Python to streamline routine tasks.
  • Monitor database health and performance issues using tools like Splunk and Dynatrace.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator with focus on installation, configuration, and administration.
  • 6+ years of expertise in SQL Query Language and automation scripting with PowerShell and Python.
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience with Always On Availability Groups for high availability environments.
  • 4+ years of experience building Azure databases including Azure SQL Database and Managed Instances.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or relevant field, or equivalent work experience.

Market check

Salary context

This $146,000–$244,800 range sits above 54% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$143,000–$241,500

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$161,250–$229,512

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Fiserv

Fiserv is a global leader in financial services technology, providing core banking platforms, payment processing, digital banking, and merchant acquiring solutions to financial institutions and businesses. Industry: Financial Technology & Payments

Fiserv currently has 87 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,000–$186,000 across 58 roles with salary data.

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