Senior SQL Server & Postgres DBA

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 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 If interested, please share your resume on