nWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior SQL Server & Postgres 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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nhe 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.K

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ny Responsibilities 1.

n SQL Server Administration & Production Operations •

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

nPerform installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and environment maintenance•

nLead performance tuning efforts including execution plan analysis, indexing strategies, and query optimization•

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

nManage backup, restore, and disaster recovery with periodic DR validations•

nTroubleshoot production issues including blocking, deadlocks, IO bottlenecks, and performance degradation2.

nMulti-Cloud & Managed Database Operations • A

ndministration of databases on Azure SQL, Managed Instances, AWS RDS, and relevant GCP managed database services• S

nupport high availability, scaling,



failover, and backup strategies across cloud environments• M

nonitor database performance, availability, and capacity across cloud deployments• W

nork on hybrid database connectivity across on-prem and cloud environments3.

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nross-Skilled Database Operations (SQL + PostgreSQL + Cloud DBs) • Ha

nnds-on support and administration of PostgreSQL databases across environments• Wo

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

nposure to MySQL / MariaDB environments and ability to support operational activities• Fa

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

nility to work across relational and non-relational database technologies as part of modern data platforms4. D

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ntabase Migration & Modernization Support • Sup

nport on-prem to cloud database migrations across SQL Server and PostgreSQL platforms• Par

nticipate in database re-platforming and modernization initiatives• Ass

nist in cross-database migration scenarios (SQL Server ? PostgreSQL / others)• Ens

nure data consistency, performance stability, and minimal downtime during migrations5. Pr

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nduction Support & Reliability • Own





nday-to-day production database operations for mission-critical systems• Moni

ntor database health, performance trends, and capacity utilization• Part

nicipate in incident management, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis (RCA)• Main

ntain runbooks, SOPs, and operational documentationRequir

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nd Skills & Experience 8+ year

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- s of robust SQL Server DBA experience Min 3+
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- years of hands-on working experience with PostgreSQLProven
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- expertise in performance tuning, HA/DR, and production system managementMin 5+
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- years of hands-on experience with Azure SQL, AWS RDS, or other managed database platformsExposur
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- e to MySQL / MariaDB and up-to-date cloud-native databasesStrong
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- troubleshooting, performance tuning, and scripting skills.Automat
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nion & DevOps Alignment • Suppo

nrt automation of database provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance tasks• Work

nwith DevOps teams to integrate database operations within CI/CD pipelines• Use s

ncripting (PowerShell, Python) for operational efficiency• Contr

nibute to improving DBA processes through automation and standardizationMust-Ha

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ne Skills5+ years

nof robust SQL Server DBA experience Min 6+ years of hands-on working experience with PostgreSQL Proven 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 MySQL / MariaDB and modern cloud-native databases Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and scripting skills.

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