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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- SQL Server Administration & Production Operations

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- Multi-Cloud & Managed Database Operations

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

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- Database Migration & Modernization Support

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- Production Support & Reliability

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Required Skills & Experience

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- 8–10+ years of strong 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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- Solid troubleshooting, performance tuning, and scripting skills

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Automation & Dev Ops Alignment

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

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- Work with Dev Ops teams to integrate database operations within CI/CD pipelines

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- Use scripting (Power Shell, 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 Dev Ops 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

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