Database Administrator Lead

Job description

**Description -** 6+ years of experience in SQL Server Database Administration. Provide 24x7 support for critical production systems. Strong hands-on expertise with Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, Hyperscale. Deep knowledge of HA/DR, performance tuning, and security. Experience with Azure networking (Private Endpoints, VNets). Deeps understanding of SQL performance tuning Experience supporting mission-critical, enterprise-scale systems. Strong scripting/automation skills (PowerShell /Python preferred). knowledge on AI tools/Agents is plus Experience handling tools such as Redgate, Datadog etc. **Responsibilities** - -Depth understanding of SQL Server Architecture, SQL best practices in both on premise and cloud environments -Experience with a cloud platform is must - Azure. -Provide 24x7 support for critical production systems. -Ability to multi-task and context-switch effectively between different activities and teams. -Owning, tracking and resolving database related incidents and requests, within MTTR. Proactive monitoring to ensure service-related issues are identified and resolved within established SLAs. -Experience with performance tuning and optimization, using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools. -Experience with SQL Always on High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options. -Experience in implementing operational automation with PowerShell is a plus. Knowledge of SQL Server Database internals, index management and statistics. -Experience handling tools such as Redgate, Datadog etc. -Experience with performance tuning and optimization, using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools. -Lead database migration and modernization initiatives to Azure. -Drive automation and DevOps using PowerShell, Azure Automation, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code. -Implement monitoring, alerting, and lead root cause analysis (RCA). -Optimize Azure SQL costs using right-sizing, elastic pools, and reserved capacity. Adopt AI tools /Agents/third party tools for DB operations -Lead cross-functional collaboration and maintain SOP documentation to enhance process standardization -Adopt new changes and related technologies quickly -Have excellent communication and documentation skills. **Qualifications -** -SQL Server Database Administration, 6+ Years exp. -Azure certifications (Azure Database Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect). -Experience working with FinOps and cloud cost governance. -Experience supporting mission-critical, high-availability systems.