Job Title: Senior SQL Server & Postgres DBA
Job Location-Remote
Employment Type-Full Time
Shift Timings:2:30 PM –11:30 PM IST (Flexible)
We 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 Postgre SQL 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 Postgre SQL 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 + Postgre SQL + Cloud DBs)
• Hands-on support and administration of Postgre SQL databases across environments
• Work with Postgre SQL in both self-managed and cloud-managed platforms (RDS / Azure Postgre SQL / Aurora Postgre SQL)
• Exposure to My SQL / Maria DB environments and ability to support operational activities
• Familiarity with cloud-native databases such as Aurora, Cosmos DB, Dynamo DB, 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 Postgre SQL platforms
• Participate in database re-platforming and modernization initiatives
• Assist in cross-database migration scenarios (SQL Server ? Postgre SQL / 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
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