Senior Sql Database Administrator

Job Title: Senior SQL Database Expert

Location: WFH

Budget: 20 – 25 LPA

Job Type: Full-time

Experience Required: 8+ years

NP: Immediate

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Azure SQL Database Administrator with a strong foundation in SQL Server (on-prem and cloud), capable of managing, optimizing, and securing databases across all versions of Azure SQL, including Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure

VMs. The ideal candidate will have solid hands-on expertise in performance tuning, migration, backup & restore, troubleshooting, and high availability solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Administer, maintain, and optimize all versions of Azure SQL (PaaS/IaaS), including:

Azure SQL Database

Azure SQL Managed Instance

SQL Server on Azure VM

Perform performance tuning and query optimization using DMVs, Query Store, Extended Events, and Execution Plans.

Handle full database lifecycle management including:

Backup & restore strategies

Point-in-time recovery

Long-term retention (LTR) policies

Plan and execute migrations:

On-prem to Azure SQL (PaaS or IaaS)

Cross-region replication

Version upgrades and compatibility checks

Troubleshoot complex SQL issues like deadlocks, blocking, high CPU/memory, and connectivity issues.

Implement and manage high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) using:

Always On Availability Groups

Failover Cluster Instances (FCI)

Geo-replication and Auto-failover groups in Azure

Monitor database health using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, SQL Insights, or third-party tools (e.g., Redgate, SolarWinds).

Enforce security and compliance standards:

Role-based access control (RBAC)

Auditing, encryption (TDE/Always Encrypted), data masking

Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell, T-SQL, and Azure Automation.

Collaborate with application teams and DevOps for smooth deployments and continuous integration.

Required Skills & Experience:

7+ years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA

At least 4+ years managing Azure SQL (all versions)

Strong skills in:

Query tuning, indexing, partitioning

SQL Server Profiler, Extended Events, Query Store

Data migration and upgrades

Experience with tools like Azure Data Studio, SSMS, Azure CLI, and

PowerShell

Familiarity with ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform for infrastructure

deployment

Preferred Qualifications:

Microsoft Certification: DP-300 – Azure Database Administrator Associate

Experience integrating Azure SQL with Power BI, SSIS, or Data Factory

Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for SQL deployments (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)

Working knowledge of NoSQL databases (Cosmos DB, etc.) is a plus

Soft Skills:

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Proactive problem-solving mindset

Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment

Willingness to support off-hours or on-call rotation if needed

Interested candidates please drop your updated CVs at