The Role
Administer and optimize mission-critical Microsoft SQL Server environments across on-premises and Azure platforms. Develop and tune complex T-SQL, manage large databases, implement Always On high availability and disaster recovery, oversee backups, security, auditing, monitoring, and data migrations, and automate administration with PowerShell and SQL Agent. Troubleshoot production issues, perform root-cause analysis, support releases, and collaborate with development and infrastructure teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
Are you ready to join a growing team that puts a premium on productivity and has an award-winning culture centered around transforming talented employees into effective business leaders? Then BHG Financial is the place for you.
In 2001, we started with an idea, an opportunity, and $25,000. Back then, our focus was strictly
on serving those in the medical industry. With healthcare in our heritage, we soon expanded
to serve high-earning professionals in many
other industries, providing all with leading-edge financial solutions, including our extensive network of community banks.
Today, BHG Financial has firmly established
its legacy as a leader in the financial services space. Founded on the philosophy of a better way to borrow, we are dedicated to helping accomplished professionals, small businesses, and institutions build upon their success through innovative financial solutions, a hassle-free process, and personalized concierge service.
Our relentless commitment to the success of our customers is part of what has made BHG Financial thrive. We take a 360-degree view of our customers to tailor the best solutions for their financial aspirations. Today's professionals have multiple sources of income, not just their paycheck. Therefore, it is essential to factor those in when making responsible lending decisions. Our continued focus on data, analytics, and proprietary modeling has enabled faster funding for our customers.
From business to personal loans to relationships with community banks, the country’s top professionals and business owners rely on us for our exceptional financial solutions and concierge service to continue their success and legacy.
Who You Are
We are seeking a Senior SQL Server Database Administrator with extensive experience managing, optimizing, and securing mission-critical SQL Server environments. Proven expertise in advanced T-SQL development, performance tuning, high availability, and disaster recovery. Great communication skills working independently and collaborating with development and infrastructure teams. Proven experience finding database and system issues before they happen. A strong independent thinker who will bring their expertise in database administration.
What You'll Do
- Design, implement, and administer Microsoft SQL Server environments (on-premises and/or cloud)
- Experience with On Prem SQL, Azure SQL and Managed Instance.
- Strong experience work with large Terabyte databases.
- Develop, optimize, and maintain complex T-SQL code including stored procedures, functions, views, triggers, and indexes
- Perform advanced query tuning and execution plan analysis to improve performance
- Monitor database health, capacity, and performance using native and third-party tools
- Implement and manage High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) solutions (Always On)
- Expert level setup and administration of SQL clusters and always on Availability Groups.
- Manage and implement Change Data Capture
- Manage backup, restore, and recovery strategies; perform regular DR testing
- Ensure database security through role-based access, encryption, auditing, and compliance controls
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, root-cause analysis, and performance bottlenecks
- Automate administrative tasks using T-SQL, SQL Agent jobs, and PowerShell
- Collaborate with developers to enforce database design and coding best practices
- Support application releases, schema changes, and data migrations with minimal downtime
- Experience working with sensitive data and removing data from lower environments.
- Strong experience working with Auditing solutions – SQL Audit, Extended Events or custom monitoring accounts and user access.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You'll Need
- 10+ years of hands-on SQL Server DBA experience
- Senior-level T-SQL skills (query optimization, indexing strategies, complex joins)
- Deep understanding of SQL Server internals (locking, blocking, tempdb, memory, I/O)
- Strong experience with performance tuning and monitoring.
- Experience with SQL Server versions 2016 and above
- Solid knowledge of backup/restore, HA/DR, and capacity planning
- Experience supporting large, high-transaction databases
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities
- Travel requirement: All roles require travel during the first 6 months of employment to attend the BHG Oars in Experience. After the initial 6 months, ongoing travel is expected at approximately ~5% annually for periodic team on-sites, team meetings, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Experience with Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, or SQL Server on Azure VM
- PowerShell scripting for SQL Server automation
- Exposure to DevOps / CI-CD pipelines for database deployments
- Experience with data migration and upgrade projects
Preferred Qualifications
Life at BHG Financial
At BHG Financial, we work hard and aren’t afraid to take risks. Since the beginning, our core values of PMA (positive mental attitude), team player, and loyalty have been the driving force behind every interaction we have between each other and our customers. We have a healthy respect for the daily grind, yet we value work/life balance. We believe that all employees should have the opportunity to lead and that good ideas can come from anyone. From the top down, our leaders are actively involved not only in strategic oversight and running the business, but also in the well-being and growth of all employees. We consider people our #1 asset, and help employees realize their full potential, set and exceed their goals, and explore new opportunities for personal and professional development.
Why You Should Join BHG Financial
We strive to offer amenities, opportunities, events, and programming that support the interests of our teams, while furthering the culture that makes us Great Place to Work® certified. Some of the benefits you can expect when you join BHG Financial include:
•Medical/Rx/Dental/Vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members
•Competitive PTO and vacation policies
•1 Friday off each month for Wellness Weekends
•Company 401(k) plan with employer contributions after one year
•Company-sponsored training and certification opportunities
•Quarterly award ceremonies where top achievers are celebrated and receive additional bonuses
•Ongoing volunteer opportunities to give back to the community through our BHG Cares program
If you’re ready for a career where you can exercise your passions, be surrounded by co-workers who are relentlessly committed to service, and have a team-player mindset, apply today!
BHG Financial is committed to equal treatment and opportunity in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to gender, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law. BHG Financial is an equal opportunity employer; committed to a community of inclusion, and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of hands-on SQL Server database administration experience
- Senior-level T-SQL skills, including query optimization, indexing strategies, and complex joins
- Deep understanding of SQL Server internals, including locking, blocking, tempdb, memory, and I/O
- Strong performance tuning and monitoring experience
- Experience with SQL Server 2016 and later versions
- Knowledge of backup and restore, high availability, disaster recovery, and capacity planning
- Experience supporting large, high-transaction databases
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities
- Experience with Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, or SQL Server on Azure VM
- PowerShell scripting for SQL Server automation
- Exposure to DevOps and CI/CD pipelines for database deployments
- Experience with data migration and upgrade projects
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The Company
What We Do
BHG Financial is transforming the financial industry; leveraging the power of data, analytics, and cutting-edge technology to become not only the number one source for professional loans, but also the creator of the largest community bank loan and product network in the country. Since 2001, BHG has originated more than $18.5 billion in loan solutions to top-quality borrowers, which community and midsize banks can access via a state-of-the-art loan delivery platform. Building on nearly two decades of innovation, BHG and its family of brands now offer a full suite of financial solutions that span business, consumer, and SBA 7(a) loans, credit cards, collection services, risk management services, and point-of-sale financing. With record growth year after year, BHG continues to be recognized regionally and nationally: earning a spot on the Inc. 5000 for 16 years running, and receiving accolades from Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine, among others. BHG is partially owned by Pinnacle Bank (PNFP) and has headquarters in Davie, FL, Syracuse, NY and Atlanta, GA.
Why Work With Us
BHG Financial cultivates a high-energy atmosphere in an open-door, non-traditional corporate environment. As a growing company of more than 1500, it's the perfect place to share your ideas and advance your career.
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