7+ years of overall experience as a SQL Server DBA.
6+ years of hands-on experience in Azure/cloud, specifically in Platform as a Service (PaaS) environments
Strong expertise in SQL Server 2016–2022 administration.
Hands-on experience with Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance.
Strong knowledge of Always On Availability Groups, Failover Cluster Instances, backup/recovery, and HA/DR design.
Proven experience in database migration, modernization, and upgrades across on-prem and Azure environments.
Hands-on experience with infrastructure provisioning in Azure using Terraform modules and/or Bicep.
Strong experience with Agile methodology, including sprint ceremonies, backlog handling, and story-based delivery.
Hands-on working experience with Jira, including stories, tasks, workflows, and sprint tracking.
Experience with DevOps practices for databases, including GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployments.
Proficiency in PowerShell or Azure CLI for automation.
Good understanding of database deployment processesaligned with DevOps ways of working.
Strong knowledge of Azure networking, including VNets, Private Link, firewall rules, and connectivity patterns for database services.
Experience in security and compliance controls such as TDE, data masking, access control, and Microsoft Entra ID integration.
Strong communication skills with the ability to lead teams, work with stakeholders, and handle requirement gathering conversations.
Willingness to work in a 24x7 rotational shift environment.
Manage and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments across on-premises, virtual machines, and Azure SQL PaaS platforms.
Administer Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance, including provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and optimization.
Provision database infrastructure using the Azure Portal andInfrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and/orBicep.
Lead the full database lifecycle: installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, migrations, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and decommissioning.
Good to have:
Experience with Azure SQL service tierssuch as General Purpose, Business Critical, and Hyperscale.
Understanding of DTU vs. vCore sizing and cost/performance optimization.
Experience with Ansible for configuration management or automation.
Exposure to database observability, cloud cost optimization, and operational dashboards.
Hands-on experience with T-SQL development and query tuning.
Experience leading a small DBA/platform team or acting as an SME in enterprise database programs.
Familiarity with release governance, environment strategy, and production support processes.
Exposure to Bicep if Terraform is the primary IaC tool, or vice versa.
Experience in enterprise change management and regulated production environments.
Use Jira for story tracking, task management, documentation, and sprint execution.
Partner with application, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to support database deployments through CI/CD pipelines.
Contribute to automation of DBA operations using PowerShell, Azure CLI, Ansible, GitHub, and Terraform modules.
Years of experience: 8-10 years
Relevant – Proven experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.
At least 2+ years of hands-on Azure SQL administration experience.
7+ years of overall experience as a SQL Server DBA
6+ years of hands-on experience in Azure/cloud, specifically in Platform as a Service (PaaS)environment
