Senior Sql Database Administrator

Experience: 810 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

• 810+ 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 ekta.srivastava@programmers.ai