Sr SQL Server Database Administrator – Azure

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Job Summary:

Senior SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA)

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and administer

  SQL Server databases

  (on-premises and Azure SQL).
• Plan, implement, and oversee

  Azure SQL Subscription

  services, ensuring high availability and cost-efficiency.
• Perform

  database performance tuning

  , query optimization, indexing, and monitoring.
• Configure and maintain

  disaster recovery

  ,

  backups

  , and

  high availability

  solutions (Always On, Geo-Replication, etc.).
• Implement and monitor

  security policies

  , access controls, and compliance standards.
• Plan and execute

  database migrations

  from on-premises SQL Server to

  Azure SQL

  .
• Work with development and DevOps teams to support CI/CD and database lifecycle management.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production issues and proactively address database health and capacity concerns.
• Develop and maintain

  documentation

  , runbooks, and best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum

  10 years of experience

  as a SQL Server DBA.
• Minimum

  3 years of hands-on experience

  with

  Azure SQL Server

  and

  Azure SQL Subscription

  management.
• Strong experience in performance tuning and troubleshooting database issues.
• Deep knowledge of

  T-SQL

  ,

  backup/recovery

  ,

  replication

  ,

  indexing

  , and

  security configurations

  .
• Proven experience with

  migration projects

  from on-premises SQL Server to Azure.
• Familiarity with Azure services like

  Azure Monitor

  ,

  Azure Security Center

  , and

  Azure Automation

  .
• Understanding of licensing and cost management for Azure SQL resources.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Certified:

  Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent certification.
• Experience with

  PowerShell scripting

  for automation.
• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools and CI/CD pipelines related to database deployments.
• Experience working in Agile and DevOps environments.

Work Environment:

• Fully remote

  role; candidates must be located in

  India

  .
• Flexible work hours with occasional availability needed for collaboration across international teams.