Cloud SQL DBA
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and maintain our organization's databases, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability. The ideal candidate will have experience in SQL Server administration, database tuning, backup and recovery, and security management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server databases across on-premises and cloud environments (Azure SQL, AWS RDS).
- Analyse, optimize, and performance-tune stored procedures, functions, and complex queries.
- Monitor database performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive optimization.
- Design and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions (Always On, clustering, replication, mirroring).
- Implement and manage database security, access controls, encryption, and auditing.
- Automate database provisioning, maintenance, monitoring, and deployments using PowerShell, Python, Bash, and IaC tools (Terraform, ARM, Bicep).
- Implement CI/CD pipelines for database schema, stored procedures, and scripts.
- Conduct capacity planning, storage optimization, and database lifecycle management (patching, upgrades, migrations).
- Collaborate with developers, system administrators, and business analysts to support applications and performance tuning.
- Document configurations, processes, standards, and best practices.
Qualifications
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience: 5-8 years of experience as an SQL DBA, Exposure to DevOps.
- Proficiency in SQL Server, T-SQL, SSMS, and performance tuning.
- Experience with database backup, recovery, and high-availability solutions (Always On, Clustering, Replication, Mirroring).
- Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab, IaC Tools like Terraform, ARM Templates.
- Strong in cloud databases (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, PostgreSQL)
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Preferred Certifications:
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: SQL Server Database Administrator
Additional Information
At Tech Vedika, we are looking for talented individuals who want to work with driven people. Attain success while working on interesting projects with a culturally diverse group of individuals.
Perks & Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Meal Vouchers
- Learning Aids
- Client/Customer Interactions
- Working with great minds
If you want an exciting and dynamic career with unlimited growth potential, then Tech Vedika is the place for you!