Experience: 8–10 Years /n Location: PAN India / Remote / Hybrid (Jaipur, Hyderabad, Pune, Noida) /n Engagement – Full-Time (FTE) /n Shift: 2:30 PM –11:30 PM IST (Flexible & extended support based on project needs) /n Role Overview /n 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. /n 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. /n Key Responsibilities /n 1.

SQL Server Administration & Production Operations /n /n

- Manage end-to-end SQL Server DBA operations across development, test, and production environments

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- Perform installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and environment maintenance

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- Lead performance tuning efforts including execution plan analysis, indexing strategies, and query optimization

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- Implement and support HA/DR solutions such as Always On Availability Groups, replication, clustering, and log shipping

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- Manage backup, restore, and disaster recovery with periodic DR validations

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- Troubleshoot production issues including blocking, deadlocks, IO bottlenecks, and performance degradation

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- Administration of databases on Azure SQL, Managed Instances, AWS RDS, and relevant GCP managed database services

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- Support high availability, scaling, failover, and backup strategies across cloud environments

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- Monitor database performance, availability, and capacity across cloud deployments

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- Work on hybrid database connectivity across on-prem and cloud environments

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- Hands-on support and administration of PostgreSQL databases across environments

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- Work with PostgreSQL in both self-managed and cloud-managed platforms (RDS / Azure PostgreSQL / Aurora PostgreSQL)

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- Exposure to MySQL / MariaDB environments and ability to support operational activities

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- Familiarity with cloud-native databases such as Aurora, Cosmos DB, DynamoDB, Cassandra or equivalent platforms

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- Ability to work across relational and non-relational database technologies as part of modern data platforms

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Database

Migration & Modernization Support /n /n

- Support on-prem to cloud database migrations across SQL Server and PostgreSQL platforms

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- Participate in database re-platforming and modernization initiatives

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- Assist in cross-database migration scenarios (SQL Server ↔ PostgreSQL / others)

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- Ensure data consistency, performance stability, and minimal downtime during migrations

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Support & Reliability /n /n

- Own day-to-day production database operations for mission-critical systems

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- Monitor database health, performance trends, and capacity utilization

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- Participate in incident management, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis (RCA)

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- Maintain runbooks, SOPs, and operational documentation

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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 up-to-date cloud-native databases

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- Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and scripting skills

/n /n Automation & DevOps Alignment /n /n

- 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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- 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

/n /n Interested candidates can drop their resume to [email protected]

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