Database Engineer (Microsoft SQL Server)

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Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and customers. We are on a mission to acquire, build and grow great enterprise software businesses all over the world that have dominant positions in niche vertical markets. In recent years, Banyan was named the #1 fastest-growing private software company in the US on the Inc. 5000 and amongst the top 10 fastest-growing companies by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Founded in 2016 with a permanent capital base setup to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy and hold for life strategy for growing software companies that serve specialized vertical markets.

Position Description

Database Engineer (Microsoft SQL Server)

US - Remote

About the Medicat (A Banyan Software Portfolio):

Medicat delivers healthcare focused technology solutions that support higher education institutions and clinical environments. Our platform powers mission-critical health record systems operating within regulated environments where reliability, data integrity, and compliance are essential.

We operate in a security and compliance driven environment where infrastructure stability and operational excellence directly impact client outcomes.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly independent Database Engineer (Microsoft SQL Server) to own the build, reliability, and lifecycle management of our Microsoft SQL Server environments.

This is a technical, infrastructure first role with very limited client interaction. You will be responsible for building, maintaining, and optimizing SQL Server systems that support mission critical healthcare workloads. The ideal candidate is curious, self-motivated, adaptable to shifting priorities, and comfortable operating with high ownership, communication and minimal oversight.

This role requires strong hands-on SQL Server expertise, familiarity with compliance requirements, and the ability to build new environments from scratch when needed. EST time zone preferred.

The Role:

• Build SQL Server Environments: Install, configure, and deploy new SQL Server instances from scratch when required, ensuring proper setup, security configuration, and scalability.
• Own Platform Stability & Availability: Manage day-to-day reliability of SQL Server environments supporting production workloads.
• Ensure Compliance Alignment: Operate database environments in accordance with internal compliance and regulatory requirements, maintaining proper documentation and controls.
• Manage Lifecycle & Maintenance: Perform patching, upgrades, backups, log transaction management, and ongoing system maintenance.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor database health, troubleshoot blocking and deadlocks, optimize indexing strategies, and address performance degradation.
• Support High Availability Configurations: Maintain and troubleshoot SQL Server high-availability environments, including Always on Availability Groups.
• Automate & Improve Operations: Develop and enhance PowerShell and T-SQL scripts to improve monitoring, operational efficiency, and repeatability.
• Respond to Incidents & Adapt Quickly: Participate in on-call rotation and adjust priorities in real time to address operational needs, continuous communication and understanding of ticketing dashboards.

Qualifications for Success:

• 5+ years of hands-on Microsoft SQL Server experience in production environments.
• Proven ability to install, configure, and build new SQL Server instances from scratch.
• Strong proficiency in T-SQL and deep understanding of SQL Server architecture and internals.
• Experience managing backups, transaction logs, lifecycle management, and high-availability configurations.
• Familiarity with compliance requirements in regulated environments (healthcare or similar industries preferred).
• Experience with SQL Server Always on Availability Groups preferred.
• Curious, self-learning mindset with the ability to operate independently and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong judgment, troubleshooting skills, and clear communication in a remote-first setting.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Banyan:

Banyan affirms that inequality is detrimental to our Teams, associates, our Operating Companies, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Banyan is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

The expected base salary for this position is: USD $80,000 - $100,000 excluding annual bonus and equity (when applicable). Salary is based on several factors including market conditions, location and may vary depending on job-related skills and experience.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Banyan: Banyan affirms that inequality is detrimental to our Global Teams, associates, our Operating Companies, and the communities we serve. As a collective, our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Banyan is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

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