Description -

6+ years of experience in SQL Server Database Administration.

Provide 24x7 support for critical production systems.

Strong hands-on expertise with Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, Hyperscale.

Deep knowledge of HA/DR, performance tuning, and security.

Experience with Azure networking (Private Endpoints, VNets).

Deeps understanding of SQL performance tuning

Experience supporting mission-critical, enterprise-scale systems.

Solid scripting/automation skills (PowerShell /Python preferred).

knowledge on AI tools/Agents is plus

Experience handling tools such as Redgate, Datadog etc.

Responsibilities -

-Depth understanding of SQL Server Architecture, SQL best practices in both on premise and cloud environments

-Experience with a cloud platform is must - Azure.

-Provide 24x7 support for critical production systems.

-Ability to multi-task and context-switch effectively between different activities and teams.

-Owning, tracking and resolving database related incidents and requests, within MTTR.
Proactive monitoring to ensure service-related issues are identified and resolved within established SLAs.

-Experience with performance tuning and optimization, using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools.

-Experience with SQL Always on High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options.




-Experience in implementing operational automation with PowerShell is a plus.
Knowledge of SQL Server Database internals, index management and statistics.

-Experience handling tools such as Redgate, Datadog etc.

-Experience with performance tuning and optimization, using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools.

-Lead database migration and modernization initiatives to Azure.

-Drive automation and DevOps using PowerShell, Azure Automation, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code.

-Implement monitoring, alerting, and lead root cause analysis (RCA).

-Optimize Azure SQL costs using right-sizing, elastic pools, and reserved capacity.
Adopt AI tools /Agents/third party tools for DB operations

-Lead cross-functional collaboration and maintain SOP documentation to enhance process standardization

-Adopt new changes and related technologies quickly

-Have excellent communication and documentation skills.

Qualifications -

-SQL Server Database Administration, 6+ Years exp.
-Azure certifications (Azure Database Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect).
-Experience working with FinOps and cloud cost governance.
-Experience supporting mission-critical, high-availability systems.

📌 Database Administrator Lead (Pune)
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