<p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to manage and support enterprise database environments with a primary focus on Microsoft SQL Server. This role is responsible for ensuring database availability, performance, security, and reliability for critical business applications. The position requires a high level of independence, strong troubleshooting ability, and collaboration with development and infrastructure teams.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a direct hire role with our partner in Madison, WI.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Administer, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments to ensure performance, reliability, and availability</li><li>Provide secondary support for Oracle database environments</li><li>Perform routine database maintenance including backups, restores, patching, upgrades, and health checks</li><li>Diagnose and resolve database performance issues, availability problems, and data integrity concerns</li><li>Design and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity solutions, including regular testing</li><li>Implement and maintain database security and access controls</li><li>Partner with application developers and infrastructure teams to support database-dependent systems</li><li>Support database platform upgrades, modernization efforts, and lifecycle management</li><li>Contribute to operational reporting related to backups, availability, and system health</li><li>Participate in on-call support for production database systems</li><li>Document database standards, procedures, and configurations</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join a team in Madison, Wisconsin, in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This position will focus on building and optimizing modern data solutions that support scientific and business decision-making, with particular relevance to bioinformatics and life sciences data. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in cloud-based data engineering, strong hands-on experience with Databricks and Azure, and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical partners.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and integration workflows that support reporting, analytics, and downstream scientific applications.<br>• Develop and optimize cloud-based data platforms using Databricks, Python, Spark, and Delta Lake to manage large and complex datasets efficiently.<br>• Create and enhance data models, database objects, and processing logic within relational database environments to improve reliability and performance.<br>• Implement data warehousing practices that enable trusted, organized, and accessible data for research and operational use.<br>• Work with biological, genomic, and other omics data to support analysis, interpretation, and delivery of usable datasets for life sciences teams.<br>• Partner with stakeholders across IT, research, and business functions to translate data needs into practical engineering solutions.<br>• Apply strong analytical thinking to troubleshoot data issues, refine processes, and ensure alignment with scientific requirements.<br>• Contribute within Agile delivery environments by participating in planning, iterative development, and cross-functional collaboration.
<p><strong>Software Applications Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Direct Hire | Full-Time | Onsite</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a company in the Madison area to hire an experienced Software Applications Manager to lead a team responsible for enterprise business applications, system integrations, and application development initiatives. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on involvement, offering approximately a 70/30 split between managing a small team and contributing to enterprise application projects.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys partnering with business leaders, improving processes, and driving technology initiatives while remaining technically engaged.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of application analysts, developers, and business systems professionals.</li><li>Manage the administration, support, and continuous improvement of enterprise business applications.</li><li>Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver technology solutions that improve operational efficiency.</li><li>Oversee application and integration projects from planning through implementation, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.</li><li>Prioritize team workload, allocate resources, and communicate project status to leadership.</li><li>Support application integrations, data management, and reporting initiatives across multiple business systems.</li><li>Maintain technical documentation, promote best practices, and drive process improvements.</li><li>Evaluate new technologies and application enhancements that align with long-term business objectives.</li></ul><p><br></p>