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About:
We are seeking an experienced Staff SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) with deep expertise in onpremises SQL Server, PowerShell automation, Azure IaaS, and cloud migration. This role is responsible for ensuring the performance, security, and availability of SQL Server platforms supporting multiple products and services.
What youll be doing:
Install, configure, upgrade, and manage SQL Server instances across onpremises and Azure IaaS environments.
Create, maintain, and optimize database objects while ensuring high availability, security, backup, and disaster recovery readiness.
Monitor, analyze, and tune database and server performance; troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
Develop and execute cloud migration strategies, including assessment, planning, coordination, validation, and postmigration testing.
Deploy and manage SQL Server workloads in Azure IaaS, leveraging Azure services for performance, monitoring, and integration.
Design and implement PowerShellbased automation for routine and complex database administration tasks.
Optimize query performance and server configurations; provide oncall support during critical incidents and maintenance windows.
Mentor and coach team members; lead technical design and implementation initiatives.
Represent the team in technical forums and influence the longterm strategy for SQL Server infrastructure.
What well want you to have:
Minimum 2+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA with deep expertise in onpremises SQL, Azure IaaS, PowerShell automation, and cloud migration.
Strong handson knowledge of SQL Server installation, configuration, backup and recovery, security, and performance tuning.
Experience with Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance.
Strong understanding of SDLC and CI/CD practices.
High proficiency in PowerShell, Python, or C# for automation and scripting.
Extensive experience with TSQL and SQL.
Background in database engineering and/or software engineering.
Proven experience leading small, focused technical teams to deliver projects.
Experience using monitoring tools such as SQL Sentry, Azure Monitor, or similar platforms.
Strong understanding of database performance monitoring and tuning techniques.Demonstrated success in planning and executing onpremises to cloud migration initiatives.
Excellent problemsolving skills with strong bigpicture thinking.
Effective communication and collaboration skills across crossfunctional teams.
Ability to work flexible hours based on business priorities.
Commitment to delivering work that meets quality, security, and operability standards.
Availability to support 24x7x365 productionimpacting incidents or key customer events when required.
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