Senior Database Administrator (DBA)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) with 6+ years of hands-on expertise in managing, optimizing, and securing enterprise-level databases. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Azure cloud databases, high availability, disaster recovery, and performance tuning in 24×7 production environments. The role involves close collaboration with development, BI, and infrastructure teams to ensure scalable and reliable database solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain SQL Server databases in production environments (24×7 support).
• Design, implement, and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies, including point-in-time recovery.
• Configure and manage High Availability & Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) solutions such as:
• SQL Server Always On Availability Groups
• Database Mirroring
• Transactional Replication
• Plan and execute SQL Server upgrades and migrations (SQL 2005 → 2019).
• Migrate on-premises databases to Microsoft Azure SQL.
• Perform database performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Review and optimize T-SQL code, stored procedures, and queries.
• Coordinate database and application changes with developers and QA teams.
• Manage and test DR environments to ensure business continuity.
• Configure and manage cloud-based databases for scalability and remote access.
• Write automation and maintenance scripts using PowerShell.
• Support data warehouse environments and upgrades.
• Provide strategic guidance on database scalability and architecture.

Required Skills & Technical Expertise

• 6+ years of experience as a Database Administrator.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server (2005, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019).
• Hands-on experience with:
• Always On Availability Groups
• Database Mirroring
• Transactional Replication
• Backup & Recovery strategies
• Strong T-SQL and Stored Procedures expertise.
• Experience with SQL Server performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Experience migrating databases to Microsoft Azure.
• Knowledge of Azure Data Services and Data Lake.
• Experience working in Windows Cluster environments.
• Familiarity with Elastic Search integration.
• Ability to work in high-availability, mission-critical environments.

Education

• Bachelor

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work with global clients and cross-functional teams.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and performance-focused mindset.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person