Database Administrator
Core
Ensure availability, performance, security, and reliability of SQL Server and cloud-based database platforms across cloud environments.
Role type
Senior Database Administrator (Cloud/SQL Server)
Builds
Reliable, scalable, and resilient data platform services supporting business-critical applications.
Domain
Cloud Infrastructure / Database Administration
Required skills
Azure SQL Database, SQL Server on VMs, database performance tuning, query optimization, indexing strategies, disaster recovery (AlwaysOn), backup and recovery, database security (access management, encryption, auditing), T-SQL development, PowerShell scripting, automation, database migrations, patch management, lifecycle management
Preferred skills
DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, Git, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
Responsibilities
Administer and maintain SQL Server cloud-based database platforms; monitor database health, capacity, and performance; perform performance tuning and query optimization; implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions; manage database security and access controls; automate routine tasks using scripting and IaC; perform upgrades, migrations, and patching; participate in incident and change management; collaborate on platform design and standards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
