Senior Database Administrator (SQL Server & Azure Data Platform)
Core
Design, administer, and optimize mission-critical SQL Server and Azure database platforms supporting enterprise business applications.
Role type
Senior Database Administrator (SQL Server & Azure)
Builds
High-availability database clusters, disaster recovery architectures, and automated cloud migration pipelines.
Domain
Financial Services / Cloud Data Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
SQL Server administration (2016-2025), Azure SQL Database/Managed Instance, PowerShell scripting, database performance tuning, disaster recovery design, capacity planning, security hardening, automation (dbatools, Azure Automation), L3 incident management
Preferred skills
PostgreSQL administration (HA/DR, replication), Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, hybrid cloud environments, database lifecycle management tools (Delphix, Redgate), financial services domain knowledge
Technologies
SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure VMs, PowerShell, dbatools, OpsRamp, SQL Sentry, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Git
Responsibilities
Administer SQL Server environments and Azure-resident platforms; provide L3 operational support and serve as senior escalation resource; design and implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions; automate operational processes using PowerShell and Azure Automation; troubleshoot complex performance issues; lead storage growth forecasting and capacity planning; implement database security best practices; mentor junior DBAs and contribute to architecture reviews
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities