Senior Sql Database Administrator

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

2. Multi-Cloud & Managed Database Operations

3. Cross-Skilled Database Operations (SQL + PostgreSQL + Cloud DBs)

4. Database Migration & Modernization Support

5. Production Support & Reliability

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