Database Administrator

We are looking for a Database Administrator to support critical enterprise systems and data operations for a non-profit organization in Battle Creek, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a hands-on specialist who can balance database administration, application support, integration work, and technical problem-solving in a collaborative IT environment. The role will contribute to system reliability, data accuracy, and ongoing improvements across business platforms while partnering with internal teams and external vendors.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain database environments by monitoring system health, improving performance, managing security, and overseeing backup, recovery, and capacity needs.
• Investigate and resolve issues affecting enterprise applications, ensuring stable operation across core business platforms and connected technologies.
• Create, refine, and troubleshoot database queries to support reporting, data validation, and resolution of integrity or reconciliation concerns.
• Build, support, and debug integrations, APIs, automated data exchanges, and pipeline processes that connect systems across the organization.
• Maintain dependable data movement into reporting and analytics platforms, addressing failed refreshes, load problems, and mismatches between source data and reports.
• Assist with software deployments, upgrades, data conversions, testing activities, cutover tasks, and post-launch stabilization efforts.
• Partner with third-party vendors and technical service providers to diagnose complex incidents and drive issues through to completion.
• Produce clear technical documentation for databases, applications, and integration workflows while sharing knowledge with team members to strengthen cross-functional support.
• Demonstrated experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments and writing advanced SQL queries for operational and analytical needs.
• Strong knowledge of database optimization, including indexing strategies, execution plan review, performance tuning, backup and recovery, security, and upgrade planning.
• Background supporting enterprise applications in production settings with a focus on troubleshooting and service continuity.
• Experience working with APIs, web services, system integrations, data mapping, and interface issue resolution across multiple platforms.
• Understanding of data warehouse concepts, reporting dependencies, and methods for reconciling data across source systems.
• Ability to perform root-cause analysis spanning applications, databases, integrations, and infrastructure components.
• Familiarity with Microsoft technologies such as Azure SQL Database, Power BI, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and related cloud or automation tools.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical teams, business users, vendors, and external partners.