Database Engineer

Alarm.com is a rapidly expanding technology company developing innovative cloud and device solutions across a wide range of cutting-edge technologies that provide a unified, connected service to millions of residential and commercial properties in the US and abroad. We are seeking a Database Engineer to manage SQL Server databases through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to life-safety/mission critical production systems. Configure and maintain database servers and processes, including monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security. RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary job responsibilities include: Design and implement multi-site Microsoft SQL Server Always On . Own, track and resolve database related incidents and requests within SLAs Plan and perform automated and attended database maintenance activities via planned and unplanned windows Implement monitoring, auditing, data backup and recovery solutions. Maintain the integrity of the company’s security and compliance programs as it relates to the database infrastructure Provide technical direction to Engineering teams on best practices for deploying applications. Serve as the company’s inhouse Microsoft SQL Server evangelist and expert advisor. REQUIREMENTS A. or B.S. (or higher-level degree) in Computer Science or a similar engineering 10+ years of experience in database implementations and support of Microsoft SQL Server in highly available/highly transactional and OLAP environments Experience in Database Administration in Microsoft SQL Server (2022 and 2025) Mastery in SQL Server Always On and all other high availability database features is a must Experience in troubleshooting and resolving database integrity issues, migration issues, performance issues, blocking and deadlocking issues, replication issues, log shipping issues, connectivity issues, security issues etc. Experience in Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, using Performance Monitor, SQL Profiler and other related monitoring and troubleshooting tool Ability to detect and troubleshoot SQL Server related CPU, memory, I/O, storage and other resource contention Strong knowledge of backups, restores, recovery models, database shrink operations, Dynamic Management Views, Clustering, Database mirroring, auditing and replication Expert experience in implementing operational automation Strong knowledge of how indexes, index management, integrity checks, configuration, encryption, patching. How statistics work, how indexes are stored, how they can be created and managed effectively SQL Development – ability to write and troubleshoot SQL Code and design (stored procs, functions, tables, views, triggers, indexes, constraints) Documentation skills for processes and procedures SQL Database Operational support to tech users On call availability WHY WORK FOR ALARM.COM ? Collaborate with outstanding people: We…