Job Description
Fragomen is seeking a Database Engineer (DBE) to join the Database Engineering team within Technology & Innovation. This role is responsible for the reliability, performance, automation, and modernization of SQL Server platforms across on-premises and cloud-integrated environments.
The Database Engineer will partner closely with Reporting, BI, Infrastructure, and Platform teams to standardize operational processes, improve performance, reduce technical debt, and support enterprise-critical database workloads.
Database Platform Engineering & Operations
- Own and operate enterprise SQL Server environments across production and non-production tiers.
- Standardize and automate database operational workflows, including script execution intake, monitoring, and deployment processes.
- Participate in patching, deployment, and release management activities to ensure platform security and stability.
- Provide on-call and incident response support for mission-critical database systems.
SQL Server Performance & Optimization
- Diagnose and resolve complex SQL Server performance issues including blocking, deadlocks, replication latency, and high-write workloads.
- Analyze and tune slow-running queries and reports.
- Lead index analysis, consolidation, and cleanup initiatives to reduce write overhead, improve performance.
- Use DMVs, custom tooling, and historical metrics to proactively identify performance risks.
Configuration Management & Best Practices
- Gather and maintain configuration data across all SQL Server instances, including versioning, hardware, storage, network, and security settings.
- Evaluate environments against SQL Server best practices and implement improvements related to performance, security, and reliability.
- Develop and maintain standardized SQL Server configuration templates.
Automation
- Design and implement automation to reduce manual DBE effort and improve consistency.
- Develop scripts and frameworks to manage recurring operational tasks, compliance checks, and configuration validation.
Platform Modernization & Migration
- Support migrations off legacy SQL Server versions, including SQL Server 2016.
- Evaluate, implement, and support newer SQL Server versions (including SQL Server 2025).
- Support source control migrations and database deployment standardization efforts.
- Assist in modernization initiatives involving Microsoft Fabric and Power BI where database platform integration is required.
What we expect from our Database Engineers:
- Participate in technical design and operational decision-making.
- Build reliable, repeatable, and supportable database solutions.
- Apply strong engineering discipline to scripting, deployments, and automation.
- Collaborate effectively across teams in a fast-paced environment.
Let’s talk if you have:
Required
- 6+ years of experience administering and supporting SQL Server environments.
- Strong expertise in T-SQL, SQL Server performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
- Hands-on experience with automation and scripting for database operations.
- Experience supporting reporting and analytics workloads.
- Strong understanding of SQL Server architecture, indexing, and security.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI integrations.
- Experience supporting cloud or hybrid environments (AWS, Azure).
- Exposure to NoSQL platforms such as Couchbase.
Core Competencies
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
- Strong operational ownership and accountability.
- Solid understanding of SDLC and controlled change management.
All offers and/or employment contracts are contingent upon the successful completion of the Firm’s pre-employment screening process. This process may include verifying the candidate’s identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered position's location, and conducting a comprehensive background check, where permitted by local regulations.
Top Skills
What We Do
Fragomen is a leading firm dedicated exclusively to immigration services worldwide.
Founded in 1951, Fragomen represents a broad range of companies, organizations and individuals to help facilitate the transfer of employees worldwide. We provide immigration support in more than 170 countries.
An Am Law 100 and Global 100 firm, Fragomen’s professionals are respected thought leaders in the immigration field, as recognized by Chambers, Best Lawyers and Who’s Who. The firm employs more than 4,400 immigration professionals and support staff located in over 50 offices across the Americas, Asia Pacific and EMEA.
Our services go beyond processing visa and work permit applications. We provide strategic consultative services and support to meet the full spectrum of business immigration needs. This includes government strategies and compliance, planning for mergers and acquisitions, and consular and document support. From our Immigration Technology Innovation Lab, we focus on using automation and artificial intelligence to pioneer sophisticated technology solutions to revolutionize the immigration experience for our clients.
All services are designed to improve your speed-to-ground and help you mobilize your employee population so you can remain a cutting-edge player in your industry and competitive wherever you operate.
We are committed to fostering a dynamic, diverse workplace. Year after year, Fragomen is recognized for our diversity by The American Lawyer, Law360 and the National Law Journal.
Find out more at www.fragomen.com.
