Database Engineer

Database EngineerWe are seeking an experienced Database Engineer to design, maintain, optimize, and support enterprise-scale database environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in database administration, performance tuning, Azure cloud technologies, and database modernization initiatives. This role is responsible for ensuring database availability, reliability, scalability, and security while supporting critical business applications.Key ResponsibilitiesAdminister, maintain, and support large-scale production database environments.Monitor database health, performance, availability, and capacity.Perform database performance analysis, troubleshooting, and fine tuning to optimize system efficiency.Design and implement database solutions that meet business and technical requirements.Develop and maintain backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high-availability strategies.Support database deployments, upgrades, patching, and system maintenance activities.Collaborate with application development teams to optimize database design and SQL queries.Implement and enforce database security, access controls, and compliance requirements.Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and database standards.Participate in on-call support and incident resolution activities as needed.Support cloud database platforms and assist with database modernization initiatives.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.Minimum 5 years of experience supporting large-scale enterprise database environments.Strong hands-on experience with relational database platforms such as Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, Azure Managed Instance, Oracle, or PostgreSQL.Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and database technologies.Proven expertise in database performance tuning, query optimization, indexing strategies, and troubleshooting performance bottlenecks.Strong understanding of database backup, recovery, replication, and high-availability solutions.Experience with database monitoring and performance management tools.Knowledge of database security best practices and data governance.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Preferred QualificationsDatabase migration experience (on-premises to Azure Cloud or cloud-to-cloud migrations) is highly preferred.Experience with Azure Database Migration Service (DMS) and database modernization projects.Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or ARM templates.Knowledge of automation and scripting using PowerShell, Python, or Bash.Experience supporting mission-critical, high-volume transactional database environments.Microsoft Azure certifications or database-related certifications are a plus.Technical Skills RequiredAzure SQL DatabaseAzure Managed InstanceMicrosoft SQL ServerPerformance Tuning & OptimizationQuery OptimizationIndex ManagementBackup & RecoveryHigh Availability & Disaster RecoveryDatabase Monitoring & TroubleshootingPreferredDatabase Migration ProjectsAzure Database Migration Service (DMS)PowerShell/Python AutomationPostgreSQL or OracleCI/CD and DevOps PracticesInfrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep)Success FactorsAbility to support and manage large-scale database environments with minimal downtime.Strong focus on performance optimization and operational excellence.Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.Commitment to continuous improvement, automation, and cloud adoption strategies.