Senior Sql Database Administrator

Experience:

8–10 Years

Location:

PAN India / Remote / Hybrid (Jaipur, Hyderabad, Pune, Noida)
Engagement – Full-Time (FTE)

Shift: 2:30 PM –11:30 PM IST (Flexible & extended support based on project needs)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior SQL Server DBA to manage and support enterprise database platforms across on-premise and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). The role is primarily centered around Microsoft SQL Server, while also requiring strong hands-on experience in PostgreSQL and exposure to modern cloud-native database services.

The ideal candidate should operate as a cross-skilled senior DBA, capable of working across multiple database technologies, supporting both SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments in production, and contributing to cloud-native database operations. The role demands strong ownership of critical systems, along with the ability to adapt to evolving database platforms across relational and non-relational ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities
1. SQL Server Administration & Production Operations

• Manage end-to-end SQL Server DBA operations across development, test, and production environments

• Perform installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and environment maintenance

• Lead performance tuning efforts including execution plan analysis, indexing strategies, and query optimization

• Implement and support HA/DR solutions such as Always On Availability Groups, replication, clustering, and log shipping

• Manage backup, restore, and disaster recovery with periodic DR validations

• Troubleshoot production issues including blocking, deadlocks, IO bottlenecks, and performance degradation
2. Multi-Cloud & Managed Database Operations

• Administration of databases on Azure SQL, Managed Instances, AWS RDS, and relevant GCP managed database services

• Support high availability, scaling, failover, and backup strategies across cloud environments

• Monitor database performance, availability, and capacity across cloud deployments

• Work on hybrid database connectivity across on-prem and cloud environments
3. Cross-Skilled Database Operations (SQL + PostgreSQL + Cloud DBs)

• Hands-on support and administration of PostgreSQL databases across environments

• Work with PostgreSQL in both self-managed and cloud-managed platforms (RDS / Azure PostgreSQL / Aurora PostgreSQL)

• Exposure to MySQL / MariaDB environments and ability to support operational activities

• Familiarity with cloud-native databases such as Aurora, Cosmos DB, DynamoDB, Cassandra or equivalent platforms

• Ability to work across relational and non-relational database technologies as part of modern data platforms
4. Database Migration & Modernization Support

• Support on-prem to cloud database migrations across SQL Server and PostgreSQL platforms

• Participate in database re-platforming and modernization initiatives

• Assist in cross-database migration scenarios (SQL Server ↔ PostgreSQL / others)

• Ensure data consistency, performance stability, and minimal downtime during migrations
5. Production Support & Reliability

• Own day-to-day production database operations for mission-critical systems

• Monitor database health, performance trends, and capacity utilization

• Participate in incident management, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis (RCA)

• Maintain runbooks, SOPs, and operational documentation
Required Skills & Experience

8–10+ years of strong SQL Server DBA experience
Min 6+ years of hands-on working experience with PostgreSQL
Proven expertise in performance tuning, HA/DR, and production system management
Min 5+ years of hands-on experience with Azure SQL, AWS RDS, or other managed database platforms
Exposure to MySQL / MariaDB and modern cloud-native databases
Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and…