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Sr SQL Server Database Administrator – Azure

MaitsysDelhi, IN

17 days ago

Job description

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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