SQL Server DBA (Azure Cloud) | 5+ Years | India Night Shift (Aligned with US Business Hours) Location: India Experience: 5+ Years Employment Type: Full time (Preferred: Tamil Nadu candidates only) Shift: India Night Shift (Supporting US-based Clients) Job Summary We are looking for an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator (Azure Cloud) to manage and support mission-critical SQL Server databases in Azure environments for our US-based clients. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in SQL Server administration, Azure SQL services, performance tuning, High Availability (HA), Disaster Recovery (DR), production support, and incident management.

Key Responsibilities Administer Microsoft SQL Server 2016/2019/2022 environments.

Manage

Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs. Perform database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, backup, and recovery. Implement and support Always On Availability Groups, Replication, Log Shipping, and Disaster Recovery.

Monitor and optimize SQL Server performance, queries, indexes, and execution plans. Troubleshoot production issues, blocking, deadlocks, and database performance bottlenecks. Handle L2/L3 production support and critical incidents.

Manage incidents and service requests using ServiceNow, Jira, or Azure DevOps.

Prepare Weekly Status

Reports (WSR), RCA documents, and technical documentation.



Automate routine DBA tasks using T-SQL and PowerShell. Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and cloud teams.

Required Skills 5+ years of SQL Server DBA experience. SQL Server 2016/2019/2022 Administration. Azure SQL Database & Azure SQL Managed Instance. SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines.

Performance

Tuning & Query Optimization. Backup, Restore & Disaster Recovery.

Always On Availability

Groups.

Database

Security & User Management. SQL Server Agent Jobs. PowerShell or T-SQL Scripting.

Azure

Monitor & Log Analytics.

Production

Support (L2/L3).

Ticket

Handling (ServiceNow/Jira/Azure DevOps).

Weekly

Reporting & Documentation.

Preferred

Certifications DP-300 – Azure Database Administrator Associate AZ-104 – Azure Administrator Associate AZ-900 – Azure Fundamentals DP-900 – Azure Data Fundamentals Mandatory Requirements Experience supporting enterprise production databases. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Must be willing to work in the India Night Shift supporting US-based clients.

Interested Candidates Can Apply With Their

Updated Resume Mentioning Total Experience SQL Server DBA Experience Azure Experience Current CTC Expected CTC Notice Period Current Location Skills: sql,powershell scripting,azure,communication,database,sql server,servicenow

📌 Hiring: SQL Server DBA (Azure Cloud) | 5+ Years | India Night Shift
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