Senior Database Administrator

Paychex is reimagining how businesses manage their workforce by bringing payroll, HR, benefits, and advisory services together into a single connected HCM platform. As Paychex and Paycor come together, we're combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, AI, and human expertise to help organizations work smarter, support their people, and achieve better business outcomes. This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to invest in innovation, simplify client experiences, and shape the future of work. At Paychex, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and be part of something bigger as One Paychex. Overview

We are looking for a Senior Database Administrator with strong hands-on experience supporting enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments. This role focuses on database administration, performance tuning, production troubleshooting, high availability, and partnering with development teams to ensure reliable and scalable database operations.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and support enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Troubleshoot production database issues and lead investigations through resolution.
• Perform database performance tuning, including query optimization, execution plan analysis, indexing, and stored procedure optimization.
• Support and maintain SQL Server AlwaysOn Availability Groups and disaster recovery processes.
• Collaborate with application development teams on database design, deployments, and performance improvements.
• Manage database backups, restores, capacity planning, and ongoing maintenance activities.
• Support reporting and ETL environments, including SSIS and Power BI Report Server/SSRS.
• Document technical findings, root cause analyses(RCA), and operational procedures.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator supporting Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server (SQL Server 2022 or recent versions).
• Advanced knowledge of T-SQL, query optimization, execution plans, indexing, and performance troubleshooting.
• Experience using SQL Server diagnostic and monitoring tools, including Query Store, execution plans, and DMVs.
• Proven experience investigating and resolving complex production database incidents, including root cause analysis (RCA).
• Proven experience investigating and resolving complex production database incidents.
• Experience with SQL Server AlwaysOn Availability Groups and high availability/disaster recovery concepts.
• Strong understanding of database administration, security, backup/recovery, and monitoring best practices.
• Experience working closely with software development teams and supporting database-related deployments.
• Familiarity with tools such as Query Store, SSIS, Power BI Report Server/SSRS, Jira, and Confluence is preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

What's in it for you?

• A flexible work philosophy
• Company paid private health insurance
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Paid leave for illness, birth parents, non-birth parents, elder caregivers, marriage, adoption of a child and bereavement
• Inclusive and accessible Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help with everyday challenges
• Christmas and Easter bonuses
• Opportunity for strengthening expertise and skills through Paychex’s learning platform, including lessons in English

Not sure if you meet every requirement?

At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us. Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.