Senior Database Administrator

Job Description

ROLE PURPOSE:

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure to manage, optimize, and secure our database systems. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in both on-premises and cloud-based environments, ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of our databases.

ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, implement, and maintain databases in Microsoft Azure, including Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, and other Azure database services.
• Manage and optimize database infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and reliability.
• Utilize Azure tools like Azure Monitor, Azure Security Center, and Azure Automation for monitoring, alerting, and automation.
• Perform performance tuning, query optimization, and index management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues to ensure optimal performance.
• Analyze and refine database performance using data tools and SQL Profiler.
• Develop and implement robust backup and disaster recovery solutions in Azure.
• Manage database security, including user access, encryption, and auditing.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR).
• Regularly maintain databases, including patching, updates, and configuration changes.
• Automate routine database tasks to streamline operations.
• Manage database version control and deployments.
• Work closely with development, DevOps, and IT teams to provide database support.
• Support application teams with data migrations, transformations, and ETL processes.
• Provide expertise and support during system integration and database migrations to Azure.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator.
• Expertise in Microsoft Azure database services (Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of T-SQL, query optimization, and indexing.
• Experience with backup, recovery, and high availability strategies in cloud environments.