Manager

About the Role

• We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Microsoft SQL Server DBA administration and troubleshooting along Microsoft Azure and any CI/CD and automation is most relevant to manage, optimize and automate SQL Server environments for our client (a leading US based P & C insurer). You’ll ensure database integrity, performance and security—while leveraging Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines and scripting to support global development, test and production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and automate SQL Server instances (installation, configuration, upgrades, performance tuning, backup & restore).
• Automate repeatable tasks via Azure DevOps Pipelines (e.g. build/release, backups, restores, environment refreshes).
• Maintain performance and system integrity; optimize queries and server configurations.
• Enforce database security and access controls; manage permissions via self-service group structures.
• Define, enforce and document database standards and architectures.
• Review software changes for compliance with standards.
• Create and keep up-to-date architectural documentation and system design.
• Support global environments (development, test, production) and provide on-call troubleshooting as needed.
• Recommend and implement new database technologies, tools and best practices.
• Build reports, dashboards and visualizations using SQL Server reporting tools.

• Where applicable, step up to mentor colleagues and promote a continuous learning culture within the team.

Experience & Qualifications

• Required (Minimum):
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Microsoft SQL Server administration including backups, restores, performance tuning, SSRS/SSIS/SSAS and scripting (PowerShell, Bash).
• Experience with Azure DevOps Pipelines and CI/CD processes for database automation and deployment.
• Familiarity with both Windows/Linux server environments.
• Exposure to cloud environments (Microsoft Azure; exposure to AWS is a plus).
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and working with large, complex data sets.

Technical Skills & Tools needed:

• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2012–2019+)
• Experience with SSRS, SSIS, SSAS
• Experience with Scripting: PowerShell, Bash
• Azure DevOps, Azure SQL/VM
• Performance monitoring tools (DMVs, Profiler)
• CI/CD deployment tools (DACPACs, SQL Server database projects)
• Basic Linux and Windows server administration

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Good communication and documentation capabilities
• Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to collaborate across global teams and time zones

On-call support may be required as needed