SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA)

Job Title: SQL Server Database Administrator

(DBA) Level 3 - DBaaS

Location: Bangalore/Hyderabad

Department: Customer Success

Reports To: Head – Customer Success

Job Summary

We seek a seasoned SQL Server DBA L3 to lead the management, optimization, and security of our Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) environments. This senior role demands expertise in SQL Server, cloud platforms, and automation to ensure high availability, performance, and compliance in a scalable DBaaS framework. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, mentor junior staff, and align database strategies with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Database Management & Optimization

• Deploy, configure, and upgrade SQL Server instances across cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Optimize performance via query tuning, index strategies, and execution plan analysis.
• Implement HA/DR solutions: Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, replication.
• Conduct capacity planning and cost-effective scaling in cloud environments.
  
  

Security & Compliance

• Enforce security protocols: encryption, RBAC, vulnerability assessments, audits.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, and internal policies.
  
  

Automation & DevOps

• Automate deployments, backups, and monitoring using PowerShell/Python.
• Integrate Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, Ansible) for provisioning.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native architectures.
  
  

Monitoring & Support

• Utilize cloud-native tools (Azure Monitor, CloudWatch) for proactive issue
  
  

resolution.

• Provide 24/7 on-call support for critical incidents and SLAs.
  
  

Collaboration & Leadership

• Mentor junior DBAs and guide cloud migration projects.
• Partner with developers to design scalable, optimized database schemas.
  
  

Documentation & Innovation

• Maintain runbooks, incident reports, and architecture diagrams.
• Stay updated on cloud trends (e.g., serverless databases, Kubernetes).
  
  

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field.
• 12+ years as SQL Server DBA, including 4+ years in DBaaS/cloud environments.
• Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator, AWS Certified
  
  

Database, or equivalent.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in SQL Server 2012–2022, T-SQL, and cloud PaaS (Azure SQL DB,Amazon RDS).
• Proficiency in HA/DR, performance tuning, and scripting (PowerShell/Python).
• Monitoring tools: Prometheus, Grafana, or cloud-native services.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and multi-cloud architectures.
  
  

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Adaptability to evolving technologies and collaborative teamwork.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, databases.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, or serverless frameworks.