Cambridge Investment Research

SQL Database Engineer

Cambridge Investment Research$80K — $110K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in database engineering or administration
  • Strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL Database
  • Deep knowledge of high availability solutions and database replication
  • Proficient in relational database design and T-SQL
  • Experience with performance monitoring tools and hybrid cloud environments preferred

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain high-performance relational database systems
  • Administer Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL databases for optimal performance
  • Architect high availability and disaster recovery solutions
  • Configure and manage database replication technologies
  • Perform core DBA functions like patching and monitoring
  • Analyze and troubleshoot database performance issues
  • Collaborate with developers to optimize queries
  • Contribute to continuous improvements in database architecture

Benefits

  • Premium medical, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance
  • Generous vacation and sick time policy
  • 401K retirement plan with company matching
  • Eleven paid holidays
  • Hybrid work flexibility in Phoenix, Des Moines, or Fairfield
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities

We're seeking a Database Engineer to join our Technology team. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain high-performance, secure, and highly available database systems, including both Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL environments, supporting critical business applications.
  • Design, implement, and maintain relational database systems for performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Administer and support Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL databases, ensuring optimal performance and uptime
  • Architect and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions, including failover strategies
  • Configure and manage database replication technologies to support data distribution and system resilience
  • Perform core DBA functions including patching, database upgrades, environment cloning, and backup/monitoring processes
  • Analyze and troubleshoot performance issues across database and application layers
  • Partner with developers to support query optimization and performance tuning
  • Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to ensure systems align with business requirements
  • Support ongoing improvements to database architecture in a large-scale, complex environment


What We Are Looking For
  • 4+ years of experience in database engineering or administration
  • Strong expertise in:
    • Microsoft SQL Server (on-prem) database administration
    • Azure SQL Database / cloud-based database administration
    • High availability solutions (e.g., clustering, failover groups, availability groups)
    • Database replication (transactional, merge, or similar technologies)
    • Relational database design
    • T-SQL (including complex stored procedures and triggers)


Preferred Skills
  • Experience with:
    • SQL Server performance monitoring tools
    • Data migration and hybrid cloud environments
    • IIS and SharePoint environments
    • PostgreSQL (administration or development experience)
    • Test data management or synthetic data tools (e.g., Generative Data platforms, GenRocket)
  • Familiarity with cloud migrations and distributed systems
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills


Why Join Us
  • Work across on-prem and cloud (Azure) database platforms
  • Hands-on experience with high availability and replication at scale
  • Collaborative environment with strong cross-functional partnerships
  • Hybrid flexibility in Phoenix, Des Moines, or Fairfield
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement


Why Cambridge?

Cambridge has competitive benefits and promotes a work/life balance to encourage individual success.
  • Premium benefit package including medical, vision, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
  • Vacation/sick time
  • 401K retirement plan with company matching program
  • Eleven paid holidays


You can find more details about our comprehensive benefits package here.

About Cambridge Investment Research

Cambridge Investment Research is a privately owned financial services firm that provides a wide range of services to independent financial advisors and their clients. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Fairfield, Iowa. Cambridge Investment Research offers a variety of products and services, including investment advisory services, brokerage services, and insurance products. The company is committed to providing independent financial advisors with the tools and resources they need to help their clients achieve their financial goals. Cambridge Investment Research has been recognized as one of the top independent broker-dealers in the United States.
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