Azure Lead MS-SQL DBA

Job Description

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Azure Lead MS-SQL DBA to join our team in Bangalore, Karntaka (IN-KA), India (IN).

- Must have 8+yrs working on Azure MS-SQL database
- Candidate should be working as Lead Admin and working as single point of contacts for all the Azure and on-prem MS-SQL Database and Cloud Admin activities
- Must have experience in designing and architecture of Public cloud such as Oracle OCI or Azure
- Hands-on experience with Managing Oracle OCI or Azure VM, Network and Security
- Support the lifecycle management of business critical applications to include installing patches, performing upgrades, managing releases, and administration tasks
- Support the development and production environments of business critical applications by ensuring application availability, responding to application emergencies, and supporting deployments.
- Experience with Azure cloud platform services, particularly Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and Azure Virtual Machines.
- Experience in the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of Microsoft SQL Server databases within the Azure cloud environment.
- Ensure the high availability, performance, and security of data for various applications
- Provision, configure, and manage Azure SQL Databases, Managed Instances, and SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines. This includes sizing, scaling, and automation of database resources.
- Experience with SQL server Upgrade and Migration to Azure
- Experience with large scale complex database architecture with Replications and DR
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and Transact-SQL (T-SQL).
- Design, implement, and monitor HA/DR strategies such as Always On Availability Groups, geo-replication, and failover groups to ensure business continuity and data resilience.
- Plan and execute robust backup and restore operations, validate recovery procedures, and ensure compliance with Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) and Recovery Time Objectives (RTO)
- Monitor database performance using Azure Monitor, SQL Insights, and Query Store. Identify and resolve bottlenecks by optimizing queries, indexes, and resource allocation.
- Proficiency in performance tuning and optimization techniques.
- Experience with database security principles and implementation.
- Familiarity with automation tools and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at

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