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Work Mode

On-site

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Job Title:

SQL Azure DBA (L2)

Experience:

3–4 years

Location:

Bengaluru

Notice Period:

Up to 30 days

Working Mode:

On-site (5 days a week)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced

Senior Azure Database Administrator (L2)

to manage and optimize Azure SQL Databases, Elastic Pools, and Managed Instances in a cloud-based production environment. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical expertise in database performance tuning, automation, and security management within Azure environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Azure SQL Administration: Perform daily database health checks, monitor performance, and verify backups for Azure SQL Databases, Elastic Pools, and Managed Instances.
  • Security & Compliance: Implement and maintain auditing, threat detection, data masking, and encryption (TDE) policies to ensure data protection.
  • Access Management: Manage database authentication, user roles, and least-privilege permissions using Azure AD/Entra ID.
  • Performance Optimization: Monitor DTU/vCore utilization, I/O metrics, and query execution plans; recommend indexing and scaling improvements.
  • High Availability: Configure and maintain automated backups, geo-replication, and long-term retention settings for business continuity.
  • Incident Management: Troubleshoot database connectivity, performance, and authentication issues within defined SLAs.
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Document and communicate RCA findings for high-severity incidents, implementing preventive measures.
  • Automation: Develop and maintain PowerShell, T-SQL, or Azure CLI scripts to automate routine administrative tasks.
  • Monitoring & Alerting: Enhance proactive alerting and observability using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 3–4 years of hands-on experience managing Azure SQL Databases, Elastic Pools, and Managed Instances.
  • Strong proficiency in T-SQL scripting, performance tuning, and indexing strategies.
  • Experience implementing backup, geo-replication, and retention configurations.
  • Knowledge of auditing, encryption (TDE), and threat detection mechanisms.
  • Exposure to incident management and RCA documentation in ITSM environments (ServiceNow, Jira ServiceDesk, etc.).
  • Experience participating in on-call rotations for 24×7 database support operations.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Certifications in Microsoft Azure Database Administration or related domains will be an added advantage.

Additional Information:

  • This is a full-time, on-site position based in Bengaluru.
  • Candidates with an immediate or short notice period (up to 30 days) will be preferred.

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