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 Postgre SQL 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 Postgre SQL 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 degradation2. 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 environments3. Cross-Skilled Database Operations (SQL + Postgre SQL + Cloud DBs) • Hands-on support and administration of Postgre SQL databases across environments• Work with Postgre SQL in both self-managed and cloud-managed platforms (RDS / Azure Postgre SQL / Aurora Postgre SQL)• Exposure to My SQL / Maria DB environments and ability to support operational activities• Familiarity with cloud-native databases such as Aurora, Cosmos DB, Dynamo DB, Cassandra or equivalent platforms• Ability to work across relational and non-relational database technologies as part of modern data platforms4.

Database

Migration &

- Modernization Support • Support on-prem to cloud database migrations across SQL Server and Postgre SQL platforms• Participate in database re-platforming and modernization initiatives• Assist in cross-database migration scenarios (SQL Server ↔ Postgre SQL / others)• Ensure data consistency, performance stability,



and minimal downtime during migrations5.

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 Postgre SQLProven 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 My SQL / Maria DB and modern cloud-native databases Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and scripting skills Automation &

- Dev Ops Alignment • Support automation of database provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance tasks• Work with Dev Ops teams to integrate database operations within CI/CD pipelines• Use scripting (Power Shell, Python) for operational efficiency• Contribute to improving DBA processes through automation and standardization Professional Expectations • Strong ownership mindset for critical production systems• Ability to work across multiple database technologies and cloud environments• Effective collaboration with application, cloud, and Dev Ops teams• Team Player with a go getter mindset to contribute to project and practice initiatives• Explicit communication during escalations, incidents, and production issues Interested candidates can drop their resume to [email protected]

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