Azure API Developer

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Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Azure Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, maintain, and optimize database services in a Microsoft Azure environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, high availability design, and Azure-native database services such as Azure SQL Database, SQL Managed Instance, Cosmos DB, and Azure Database for PostgreSQL/MySQL.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Azure database services (PaaS and IaaS).
• Perform backup and recovery operations using Azure Backup, Geo-restore, Point-in-Time Restore, and Log Shipping.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) using Failover Groups, Auto-failover, and Always On availability groups (for IaaS).
• Monitor database performance and optimize queries, indexes, and resource usage using Azure Monitor, Query Store, and SQL Insights.
• Implement and maintain database security (TDE, firewall rules, RBAC, Azure AD authentication).
• Manage schema changes, data migrations, and versioning using DevOps pipelines or Azure Data Factory.
• Conduct database patching, upgrades, and compliance audits.
• Assist developers and application teams with performance tuning and design best practices.
• Automate administrative tasks with PowerShell, Azure CLI, or ARM/Bicep templates.
• Support both production and non-production environments in Azure.
• Create and maintain documentation including configuration, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides.