Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Azure SQL Database Administrator to manage and optimize our cloud-based database infrastructure. The ideal candidate will ensure high availability, security, and performance while integrating automation and DevOps practices. Experience with Redshift and Snowflake is a significant plus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer and optimize Azure SQL Databases and other Azure-based database services.
- Perform performance tuning, query optimization, and database scaling.
- Implement robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Configure and enforce database security best practices (roles, permissions, encryption, compliance).
- Automate database management using Azure DevOps, ARM templates, Terraform, and PowerShell.
- Support development and operations teams with database design, integration, and troubleshooting.
- Ensure scalability, reliability, and adherence to cloud database best practices.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging Azure database services, cloud innovations, and security trends.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in Azure SQL database administration.
- Expertise in T-SQL, performance tuning, and query optimization.
- Strong knowledge of database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
- Experience securing databases through encryption, user role management, and compliance frameworks.
- Proficiency in database automation, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex database performance and security issues.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to support cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Database Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect, or Azure Data Engineer Associate).
- Experience with Amazon Redshift, Snowflake, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
- Knowledge of ETL processes and data integration using Azure Data Factory.
- Familiarity with network security protocols, firewalls, and database access controls.
- Proven track record supporting MarTech, Customer Data Platforms (CDPs), or large-scale cloud environments.
Benefits
Why Join Us?
- Work with cutting-edge Azure cloud technologies.
- Engage in high-impact projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Gain exposure to multicloud database environments (Azure, AWS, Snowflake).
- Be part of an innovative team that values automation, scalability, and performance excellence.
If you are an Azure SQL expert passionate about cloud-based database administration and automation, apply today!