Azure SQL Database Administartor

We’re Hiring:
Senior Database Administrator (DBA)

Location:

Hyderabad

Experience:

5-7 years

Employment Type:

Full-time
We are looking for an experienced  Senior Database Administrator (DBA)  to design, manage, and optimize complex database environments that support critical business operations. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across global teams.

Key Responsibilities
Database Design & Management
Design, implement, and maintain complex database systems, including schema design and capacity planning
Ensure database architecture aligns with business needs for scalability, performance, and reliability
Configure and manage clustering, replication, and high-availability solutions
Database Performance Tuning
Monitor and optimize database performance
Perform query optimization, index management, and server tuning
Data Security & Compliance
Implement database security policies, access controls, and encryption
Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and internal security standards
Conduct regular audits and vulnerability assessments
Backup, Recovery & DR
Design and implement backup and disaster recovery strategies
Ensure reliable backups and perform regular recovery testing
Troubleshooting & Support
Diagnose and resolve database performance, access, and utilization issues
Provide database support to developers, analysts, and stakeholders
Upgrades & Maintenance
Plan and execute database upgrades, patches, and migrations with minimal downtime
Stay current with database technologies and recommend enhancements
Documentation & Governance
Maintain detailed documentation of database environments and procedures
Create and update knowledge bases and troubleshooting guides
Collaboration
Work closely with IT teams, developers, and business partners
Participate in cross-functional projects and deliver solutions on time and within budget
Required

Skills & Qualifications
Extensive experience with  SQL Server  database management
Strong proficiency in  SQL  and scripting (Power Shell, Bash)
Expertise in backup, recovery, replication, and high-availability solutions
Proven experience in database performance tuning and automation
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Comfortable communicating with SMEs, senior engineers, and leadership
⭐ Nice to Have
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Experience with  Oracle ,  MySQL ,  Postgre

SQL , or  No

SQL databases  (Mongo

DB, Cassandra)
Exposure to  cloud platforms  (AWS, Azure)
Familiarity with  ETL tools  (Informatica, Boomi, Mule Soft)

Experience with  reporting/BI tools  (Power BI, Tableau)
Relevant certifications (Microsoft Azure DBA, Oracle DBA, etc.)
Why Join Us?
Work on mission-critical systems with real business impact
Collaborate with talented global teams
Opportunity to influence architecture and technology decisions
Competitive compensation and growth opportunities

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