SQL Database Administrator
Dheeraj GuptaRemoteSENIORPosted 49m ago
SQL Server 2016–2022Azure SQL DatabaseAzure Data Factory (ADF)DatabricksT-SQLPowerShellSQL Performance TuningQuery OptimizationHA/DRAlways On Availability GroupsFailover ClusteringBackup & RecoverySSRSPower BIAzure DevOpsYAMLARM/BicepAzure Key VaultEntra IDSQLWatchSentryOneRedgate
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator to join our team. This role involves managing SQL Server databases both on-premises and in Azure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage SQL Server on-premises and Azure SQL databases
• Monitor database performance, availability, security, and recovery
• Handle query optimization, indexing, blocking, and deadlocks
• Design and manage High Availability and Disaster Recovery
• Manage backups, restores, migrations, and database upgrades
• Monitor Azure Data Factory pipelines and Databricks workloads
• Automate database operations using T-SQL, PowerShell, and Azure tools
• Manage database security, access, and Azure costs
• Handle production incidents, root cause analysis, and documentation
• Mentor junior DBAs and lead client-facing discussions
Requirements
• 10+ years of hands-on SQL Server DBA experience
• Minimum 4 years of production experience with Azure SQL Database
• Production experience with Azure Data Factory
• Strong HA/DR and performance tuning experience
• Experience supporting SSRS and Power BI
• Excellent communication skills and experience working with US clients
• Willingness to work in a shifted schedule
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Good to Have
• Property & Casualty Insurance domain experience
• Azure certifications (DP-300, DP-203)
• Experience with Azure SQL Managed Instance
• Azure infrastructure, Terraform, Bicep, and Azure DevOps
• Experience with DB2, PostgreSQL, or Oracle