Overview
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US Anesthesia Partners is the highest-quality single-specialty anesthesia practice in the United States, with over 6,000 employees distributed across 12 states. Our clinical and non-clinical staff support each other as they work toward a common vision: Empowering people to advance exceptional care.
The SQL Server and Azure Intern will support our data management and cloud infrastructure initiatives. This internship offers valuable real-world experience in database administration, query optimization, and Azure cloud platforms. This position will work closely with experienced professionals on live projects, contributing to database maintenance, data pipelines, and cloud migrations.
** This is 6 month, remote, paid internship. There may be occasional travel to our Dallas office.
Job Highlights
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation)
- Assists in writing, optimizing, and debugging SQL queries, stored procedures, and scripts in Microsoft SQL Server.
- Supports database maintenance tasks, including backups, performance tuning, indexing, and monitoring.
- Helps manage and configure Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Factory, or other Azure data services.
- Participates in data migration projects from on-premises SQL Server to Azure cloud environments.
- Collaborates on building and maintaining simple data pipelines and ETL processes using Azure tools.
- Monitors database performance and assists in troubleshooting issues.
- Documents processes, queries, and configurations for team knowledge sharing.
- Contributes to team meetings and learns best practices in cloud security, scalability, and data integrity.
Qualifications
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KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (KSAs):
- Current enrollment in or recent completion of a Bachelor's/Master's program in Computer Science, IT, Data Science, or a related field required.
- Strong foundational knowledge of SQL Server (T-SQL queries, basic administration) required.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure fundamentals (e.g., Azure SQL Database, Azure portal basics) required.
- Basic understanding of database concepts (schemas, normalization, joins) required.
- Eagerness to learn and work in a team environment required.
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail required.
- Exposure to Azure services like Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, or Data Lake preferred.
- Experience with tools such as SSMS (SQL Server Management Studio) or Azure Data Studio preferred.
- Basic scripting knowledge (e.g., PowerShell, Python) preferred.
- Any relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900) or coursework preferred.
*The physical demands described here are representative of those that may need to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Occasional Standing
- Occasional Walking
- Frequent Sitting
- Frequent hand, finger movement
- Use office equipment (in office or remote)
- Communicate verbally and in writing
US Anesthesia Partners, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.
