SQL DBA - Azure - 5+ Years - Gurgaon
Crescendo Global
2 - 5 years
Gurugram
Posted: 01/03/2026
Job Description
SQL DBA - Azure - 5+ Years - Gurgaon
Summary: We are looking for an experienced SQL Server DBA with strong exposure to Azure SQL environments and enterprise database administration. The role demands hands-on expertise in performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, and large-scale database environments within insurance or BFSI setups. This position suits professionals who combine deep technical ownership with a structured, process-driven mindset.
Location: Gurgaon
Your Future Employer: A global insurance technology and operations organization known for delivering scalable, high-impact data and platform solutions across international markets.
Responsibilities
- Managing and administering Azure SQL Databases and Azure SQL Managed Instances.
- Performing database backup, restore, and recovery operations while ensuring data integrity.
- Writing, optimizing, and troubleshooting stored procedures and complex SQL queries.
- Implementing and maintaining High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions.
- Monitoring database performance and conducting proactive tuning and optimization.
- Handling database migrations across environments with minimal downtime.
- Managing user access, security controls, and role-based access policies.
- Collaborating with development teams to support application performance needs.
Requirements
- Possessing 812 years of overall experience in SQL Server database administration.
- Demonstrating strong hands-on experience with Azure SQL DB and Managed Instances.
- Having solid exposure to insurance or BFSI domain environments.
- Showing expertise in performance tuning, indexing, partitioning, and query optimization.
- Working knowledge of SQL Server 2014, 2016, and 2022 environments.
- Experience in DR, HA, database migration, and security best practices.
- Holding a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related discipline.
Whats in it for you
Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale insurance technology platforms
Exposure to modern cloud-based SQL and Azure environments
Stable career growth within a domain-focused organization
Collaborative work culture with strong technical ownership
Reach Us: If you feel this opportunity is well aligned with your career progression plans, please feel free to reach me with your updated profile at jaspreet.kaur@crescendogroup.in
Disclaimer: Crescendo Global specializes in Senior to C-level niche recruitment. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
Note: Due to high application volumes, candidates who do not hear from us within one week may consider their profile not shortlisted.
Profile Keywords: SQL Server DBA, Azure SQL, Managed Instance, Database Administration, Insurance Technology, BFSI, Performance Tuning, High Availability, Disaster Recovery, SQL Migration
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