Job Type: Full-time

Remote: Hybrid

Experience: 8–10 YearsLocation: PAN India / Remote / Hybrid (Jaipur, Hyderabad, Pune, Noida)Engagement – Full-Time (FTE)Shift: 2:30 PM –11:30 PM IST (Flexible & extended support based on project needs)Role Overview 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.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.Key Responsibilities 1. SQL Server Administration & Production Operations - Manage end-to-end SQL Server DBA operations across development, test, and production environments- Perform installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and environment maintenance- Lead performance tuning efforts including execution plan analysis, indexing strategies, and query optimization- Implement and support HA/DR solutions such as Always On Availability Groups, replication, clustering, and log shipping- Manage backup, restore, and disaster recovery with periodic DR validations- Troubleshoot production issues including blocking, deadlocks, IO bottlenecks, and performance degradation2.



Multi-Cloud & Managed Database Operations - Administration of databases on Azure SQL, Managed Instances, AWS RDS, and relevant GCP managed database services- Support high availability, scaling, failover, and backup strategies across cloud environments- Monitor database performance, availability, and capacity across cloud deployments- Work on hybrid database connectivity across on-prem and cloud environments3. Cross-Skilled Database Operations (SQL + PostgreSQL + Cloud DBs) - Hands-on support and administration of PostgreSQL databases across environments- Work with PostgreSQL in both self-managed and cloud-managed platforms (RDS / Azure PostgreSQL / Aurora PostgreSQL)- Exposure to MySQL / MariaDB environments and ability to support operational activities- Familiarity with cloud-native databases such as Aurora, Cosmos DB, DynamoDB, Cassandra or equivalent platforms- Ability to work across relational and non-relational database technologies as part of contemporary data platforms4. Database Migration & Modernization Support - Support on-prem to cloud database migrations across SQL Server and PostgreSQL platforms- Participate in database re-platforming and modernization initiatives- Assist in cross-database migration scenarios (SQL Server ↔ PostgreSQL / others)- Ensure data consistency, performance stability,



and minimal downtime during migrations5. Production Support & Reliability - Own day-to-day production database operations for mission-critical systems- Monitor database health, performance trends, and capacity utilization- Participate in incident management, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis (RCA)- Maintain runbooks, SOPs, and operational documentationRequired Skills & Experience 8–10+ years of strong SQL Server DBA experienceMin 6+ years of hands-on working experience with PostgreSQLProven expertise in performance tuning, HA/DR, and production system managementMin 5+ years of hands-on experience with Azure SQL, AWS RDS, or other managed database platformsExposure to MySQL / MariaDB and modern cloud-native databasesStrong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and scripting skillsAutomation & DevOps Alignment - Support automation of database provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance tasks- Work with DevOps teams to integrate database operations within CI/CD pipelines- Use scripting (PowerShell, Python) for operational efficiency- Contribute to improving DBA processes through automation and standardizationProfessional Expectations - Strong ownership mindset for critical production systems- Ability to work across multiple database technologies and cloud environments- Effective collaboration with application, cloud, and DevOps teams- Team Player with a go getter mindset to contribute to project and practice initiatives- Clear communication during escalations, incidents, and production issuesInterested candidates can drop their resume to [email protected]

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