Role Overview
The 'Senior Database Administrator' will be responsible for managing, securing, optimising and automating enterprise database platforms across on-premises and cloud environments. The role focuses on database performance, availability, security, backup and recovery, and operational reliability, while supporting modern data platforms through automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD and DevOps practices.
Experience Required: 4 - 7 Years
Job Type: Permanent
Job Location: Noida Sector 144
Work Model: Hybrid / Remote
Key Responsibilities
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Administer, monitor and optimise Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance environments.
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Manage database upgrades, patching, migrations, performance tuning, capacity planning, backups and recovery testing.
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Implement and maintain database security, access controls, encryption, auditing, High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions.
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Support Azure data services, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Fabric and Azure Storage.
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Develop automation scripts using PowerShell, Azure CLI or similar tools, and manage infrastructure deployments using Terraform.
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Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps YAML, Git and database deployment tools such as Redgate SQL Change Automation.
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Collaborate with Data Engineers, Developers and Architects to support ETL/ELT workloads, data warehouses, lakehouses and enterprise data integrations.
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Implement monitoring, alerting, automated health checks and remediation processes; support incident management and root cause analysis.
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Follow data governance, quality, retention and compliance requirements within controlled production environments.
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Leverage approved AI tools to assist with SQL query optimisation, script generation, troubleshooting and database documentation, validating all outputs before implementation.
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Explore AI-assisted anomaly detection, performance monitoring and automation opportunities while ensuring data confidentiality, security and compliance with organisational AI policies.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
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Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300) preferred.
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Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900), Microsoft Fabric and Terraform certifications are desirable.
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ITIL Foundation certification is an advantage.
Required Skills & Experience
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4+ years of experience in database administration, including production support for Microsoft SQL Server.
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Strong knowledge of SQL performance tuning, database design, backup/recovery, HA/DR and database security.
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Hands-on experience with Azure SQL services and hybrid/cloud-based data platforms.
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Practical experience with PowerShell or similar scripting, Terraform, Git and Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
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Exposure to Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Fabric and data warehouse/lakehouse solutions.
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Understanding of DataOps, data governance, monitoring and observability practices.
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Experience working in Agile teams and regulated, change-controlled environments.
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Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation and stakeholder communication skills.
