We are looking for a Database Administrator to join a team in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is well suited for someone with solid database administration experience who can support day-to-day operations, review database practices, and assist engineers working across on-premises and Azure environments. The role focuses on maintaining reliable database performance, helping validate technical approaches, and contributing to data initiatives that connect into a broader data lake strategy.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and support database administration activities across Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and MySQL environments.<br>• Review database configurations, scripts, and implementation approaches to help confirm alignment with sound operational standards and best practices.<br>• Partner with data engineers by providing administrative support for both on-premises systems and cloud-based Azure database workloads.<br>• Monitor database health, identify performance bottlenecks, and carry out tuning efforts to improve stability and efficiency.<br>• Execute assigned work within Azure environments, including routine support tasks and updates provided by senior engineering team members.<br>• Assist with database-related activities tied to data flows that contribute to enterprise data lake initiatives.<br>• Troubleshoot database issues, investigate root causes, and recommend practical corrective actions to reduce recurring problems.

• Hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments.<br>• Working knowledge of Azure, including at least 2 years of experience operating within Azure-based database or infrastructure environments.<br>• Familiarity with Azure SQL Database and the ability to complete assigned support tasks in a cloud setting.<br>• Experience supporting or administering MySQL databases.<br>• Understanding of database performance tuning, monitoring, and optimization techniques.<br>• Ability to evaluate database practices and recognize opportunities to improve consistency, reliability, and maintainability.<br>• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to support engineers and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

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