Title: Engineer

Location: Plano United States

Hybrid

 

Job Description:

Akkodis is seeking an Engineer for a Contract with a client in Plano, TX(Hybrid). Candidates must have strong expertise in SQL Server administration to manage performance, availability, and security across critical production systems.

Rate Range: $54/hour to $56/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Engineer job responsibilities include:

• Oversees SQL Server database administration including configuration, maintenance, and optimization across production environments.

• Manages system health monitoring, performance tuning, and real‑time issue resolution to ensure high availability and reliability.

• Implements backup strategies, restore procedures, and DR/HA configurations to maintain data integrity and business continuity.

• Supports developers with query tuning, schema refinement, and performance troubleshooting.

• Refines automated processes, tracks recurring issues, and maintains detailed documentation of system changes.

• Performs scheduled maintenance, releases deployments, and provides 24×7 support for mission‑critical systems.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.

• 10+ years of experience in SQL Server database administration and performance optimization.

• Strong proficiency in SQL Server performance tuning, high availability/disaster recovery, and real‑time issue resolution.

• Demonstrated expertise in backups, restores, automation, and supporting critical 24×7 production database environments.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Vikas.Tomar@akkodisgroup.com.

Pay Details: $54.00 to $56.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.