Senior SQL Server Database Administrator – Azure

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