Experience: 8–10 Years Location: 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 degradation 2. 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 environments 3. 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 modern data platforms 4. 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 migrations 5. 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 documentation Required Skills & Experience
8–10+ years of strong 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
Automation & 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 standardization Professional 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 issues Interested candidates can drop their resume to
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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.
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 degradation 2. 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 environments 3. 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 modern data platforms 4. 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 migrations 5. 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 documentation Required Skills & Experience
8–10+ years of strong 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
Automation & 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 standardization Professional 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 issues Interested candidates can drop their resume to
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