Senior SQL Database Administrator Job at Robert Half, Iowa City, IA

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  • Robert Half
  • Iowa City, IA

Job Description

Robert Half is seeking a SQL Database Administrator (Direct Hire Only – No C2C). Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. This hybrid role (50 miles from the Iowa City area) requires onsite presence one day per week , so candidates must reside within a commutable distance.

Key Responsibilities:

SQL Infrastructure & Optimization:

  • Administer, monitor, and optimize SQL Server databases, including replication, security, and maintenance plans.
  • Troubleshoot performance issues using techniques such as indexing, query refactoring, and normalization.
  • Apply advanced SQL concepts including JOINs , CTEs , window functions , and transactions to support complex data operations.

Reporting & Data Analysis:

  • Develop and maintain high-level reporting solutions using SSRS , Crystal Reports , and Excel.
  • Write and optimize SQL queries to extract, analyze, and visualize data for business intelligence.
  • Collaborate with multiple departments to gather reporting requirements and deliver actionable insights to business leaders.

Data Integration & ETL:

  • Aggregate and centralize data from various legacy systems into a unified data mart.
  • Design and implement ETL processes without a dedicated tool, ensuring data consistency and reliability.

Qualifications:

Required Skills:

  • Proficiency in SQL Server management, including replication, performance tuning, and security.
  • Experience with SSRS, Crystal Reports, Snowflake and Excel-based reporting.
  • Strong understanding of data integration, ETL processes, and database normalization.
  • Ability to build and maintain a data mart without a dedicated data lake infrastructure.

Preferred Skills:

  • Familiarity with Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps).

Soft Skills:

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to synthesize technical details for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Problem-solving mindset with adaptability to legacy systems and future scalability.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit for more information.

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Job Tags

Permanent employment, Contract work, Temporary work, 1 day per week,

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