Senior Database Administrator Azure SQL/MS SQL

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Azure SQL Database Administrator to manage and optimize our cloud-based database infrastructure. The ideal candidate will ensure high availability, security, and performance while integrating automation and DevOps practices. Experience with Redshift and Snowflake is a significant plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and optimize Azure SQL Databases and other Azure-based database services.
• Perform performance tuning, query optimization, and database scaling.
• Implement robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Configure and enforce database security best practices (roles, permissions, encryption, compliance).
• Automate database management using Azure DevOps, ARM templates, Terraform, and PowerShell.
• Support development and operations teams with database design, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and adherence to cloud database best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging Azure database services, cloud innovations, and security trends.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Azure SQL database administration.
• Expertise in T-SQL, performance tuning, and query optimization.
• Strong knowledge of database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Experience securing databases through encryption, user role management, and compliance frameworks.
• Proficiency in database automation, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex database performance and security issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to support cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Database Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect, or Azure Data Engineer Associate).
• Experience with Amazon Redshift, Snowflake, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
• Knowledge of ETL processes and data integration using Azure Data Factory.
• Familiarity with network security protocols, firewalls, and database access controls.
• Proven track record supporting MarTech, Customer Data Platforms (CDPs), or large-scale cloud environments.

Benefits

Why Join Us?

• Work with cutting-edge Azure cloud technologies.
• Engage in high-impact projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Gain exposure to multicloud database environments (Azure, AWS, Snowflake).
• Be part of an innovative team that values automation, scalability, and performance excellence.

If you are an Azure SQL expert passionate about cloud-based database administration and automation, apply today!