Senior SQL Server 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

• 8–10+ 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