Sr SQL Server Database Administrator – Azure

1 day ago

India Maitsys Full time
Job Title: Senior SQL Server Database Administrator – Azure

Location: Remote

Experience Level: Senior (Minimum 10 years of professional experience)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Senior SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) with strong expertise in Azure SQL Server and Azure SQL Subscription management. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing, securing, optimizing, and migrating SQL Server environments, both on-premises and in the Azure cloud. This is a fully remote opportunity for professionals located in India.

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.

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