Senior Sql Database Administrator with Cloud

Job Description

Role Overview:

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• The person will be part of the Global Technology team supporting database platforms and data infrastructure for a leading client. The role will be responsible for administering, optimizing, and modernizing enterprise database environments across on-premises and cloud platforms.

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• The individual will work closely with Data Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, Application Development, and Business teams to ensure database performance, availability, scalability, and security.

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• The position will play a key role in cloud migration initiatives, database modernization programs, and operational excellence efforts.

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• The candidate should have 5+ years of experience in SQL Server Database Administration with strong expertise in cloud database technologies and automation.

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• Experience in Insurance, Financial Services, or highly regulated environments is preferred but not mandatory.

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Key Responsibilities & Skillsets:

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• Common Skillsets:

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• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.

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• Ability to independently manage technical issues and deliver solutions with minimal supervision.

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• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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• Experience working in cross-functional, fast-paced environments.

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• Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives while maintaining operational stability.

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Database Administration & Cloud Technologies

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• Administer and support SQL Server databases across on-premises and cloud environments.

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• Manage cloud database platforms including Azure SQL, AWS RDS, and Snowflake.

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• Lead migration of SQL Server workloads from on-premises environments to cloud platforms.

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• Design and implement highly available, scalable, and secure database solutions.

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• Configure and manage SQL Server replication technologies including transactional, snapshot, and merge replication.

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• Develop, test, and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.

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• Implement database monitoring, alerting, capacity planning, and performance optimization initiatives.

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• Ensure adherence to database security standards including encryption, auditing, and role-based access controls.

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• Support data warehousing and analytics workloads within cloud database environments.

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Performance Engineering & Automation

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• Analyze and optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and workload management.

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• Monitor database health and proactively identify performance bottlenecks.

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• Automate routine database administration tasks using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or related scripting tools.

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• Utilize version control and deployment best practices through Git-based workflows.

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• Implement operational best practices to improve platform reliability, resiliency, and efficiency.

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Cloud Cost Optimization & Governance

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• Monitor database infrastructure utilization and cloud consumption.

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• Provide recommendations for rightsizing resources and optimizing cloud expenditures.

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• Establish governance standards and best practices for database operations and cloud database management.

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• Support compliance requirements and audit readiness initiatives.

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Collaboration & Architecture

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• Partner with Data Engineering, Security, Infrastructure, and Business teams to define database strategies and platform roadmaps.

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• Contribute to architectural reviews and technology modernization initiatives.

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• Mentor team members and promote database administration best practices.

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• Support strategic planning and continual improvement of enterprise data platforms.

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Candidate Profile:

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• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline preferred.

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• 5+ years of hands-on experience in SQL Server Database Administration.

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• Proven experience managing production database environments supporting enterprise applications.

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• Experience migrating SQL Server workloads to cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.

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• Strong experience in performance tuning, query optimization, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

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• Experience supporting both on-premises and cloud-based database solutions.

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• Experience working within Agile delivery environments.

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Technical Skills:

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• Microsoft SQL Server Administration.

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• T-SQL Development and Query Optimization.

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• Azure SQL Database and Managed Instance.

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• AWS RDS for SQL Server.

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• Database Replication Technologies.

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• Backup, Recovery, High Availability, and Disaster Recovery (HA/DR).

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• Database Security, Encryption, and Access Management.

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• PowerShell, Python, and Bash Scripting.

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• Git and Source Control Management.

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• Snowflake (preferred).

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• Docker and Kubernetes (preferred).

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