Azure Database Administrator

You will manage and optimize Azure database services for a remote US-based team.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB.
• Manage storage structures, allocate disk space, and optimize capacity.
• Design and implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Monitor performance, resolve bottlenecks, and tune queries and parameters.
• Ensure security compliance, manage access controls, and handle upgrades and migrations.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator.
• Hands-on experience with Azure SQL Database and Azure Cosmos DB.
• Proficiency in PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB administration.
• Experience with Azure DevOps for deployment and pipeline management.
• Strong background in performance tuning and query optimization.
• Knowledge of security policies, access controls, and compliance standards.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.