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

- SQL Server Administration & Production Operations

- Multi-Cloud & Managed Database Operations

- Cross-Skilled Database Operations (SQL + PostgreSQL + Cloud DBs)

- Database Migration & Modernization Support

- 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