Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled

Senior Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA)

with strong expertise in

Azure SQL and cloud database services

. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of both on-premise and cloud-based SQL Server environments. You will play a key role in migrating databases to Azure

,

optimizing performance

, and ensuring high availability and disaster recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

- Administer, maintain, and support

SQL Server 2016–2022

and

Azure SQL Database environments.

- Design and implement high availability

,

disaster recovery (HA/DR)

strategies using AlwaysOn, Failover Clustering, Log Shipping, and Azure-native solutions.

- Plan and execute

SQL Server migrations to Azure

, including assessments, testing, and validation.

- Monitor and optimize system performance using SQL Profiler, Extended Events, DMVs, and Azure Monitor.

- Implement and maintain security policies

, including role-based access, encryption, auditing, and compliance with data governance standards.

- Automate routine tasks using

PowerShell

,

T-SQL

, and

Azure Automation

.





- Manage backup strategies using native tools and third-party solutions in both on-premise and cloud environments.

- Collaborate with DevOps, Application, and Infrastructure teams to deliver effective database solutions.

- Provide

24/7 support for production databases on a rotation basis, including performance tuning and incident resolution.

- Document database architecture, procedures, and environment changes.

Qualifications:

Required:

- 3+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA.

- 2+ years of hands-on experience with

Azure SQL

,

Managed Instances

, or

SQL Database on Azure VMs

.

- Strong understanding of T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers, and indexing strategies.

- Experience with

SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)

,

Integration Services (SSIS)

, or

Azure Data Factory (ADF)

.

- Deep understanding of

SQL Server internals and performance tuning techniques

.

- Experience with monitoring tools such as Redgate, SolarWinds, or native Azure monitoring.

- Proficiency in

PowerShell scripting and automation for database maintenance.

- Knowledge of

ITIL practices and change management

.

📌 Database Administrator -MSSQL (Hyderabad)
🏢 Cloud4C Services
📍 Hyderabad