Job Description

Role Overview

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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 PostgreSQL and exposure to modern cloud-native database services.

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The ideal candidate should operate as a cross-skilled senior DBA, capable of working across multiple database technologies, supporting both SQL Server and PostgreSQL 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.

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Key Responsibilities

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1. SQL Server Administration & Production Operations

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2. Multi-Cloud & Managed Database Operations

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3. Cross-Skilled Database Operations (SQL + PostgreSQL + Cloud DBs)

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4. Database Migration & Modernization Support

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5. Production Support & Reliability

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Required Skills & Experience

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- 8–10+ years of robust SQL Server DBA experience
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- Min 6+ years of hands-on working experience with PostgreSQL
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- Proven expertise in performance tuning, HA/DR, and production system management
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- Min 5+ years of hands-on experience with Azure SQL, AWS RDS, or other managed database platforms
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- Exposure to MySQL / MariaDB and modern cloud-native databases
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- Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and scripting skills
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Automation & DevOps Alignment

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• Support automation of database provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance tasks

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• Work with DevOps teams to integrate database operations within CI/CD pipelines

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• Use scripting (PowerShell, Python) for operational efficiency

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• Contribute to improving DBA processes through automation and standardization

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Professional Expectations

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• Strong ownership mindset for critical production systems

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• Ability to work across multiple database technologies and cloud environments

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• Effective collaboration with application, cloud, and DevOps teams

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• Team Player with a go getter mindset to contribute to project and practice initiatives

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• Clear communication during escalations, incidents, and production issues

📌 Senior SQL Server Database Administrator (New Delhi)
🏢 Programmers.io
📍 New Delhi