Senior Sql Database Administrator with Cloud

Role Overview:

• 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.
• The individual will work closely with Data Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, Application Development, and Business teams to ensure database performance, availability, scalability, and security.
• The position will play a key role in cloud migration initiatives, database modernization programs, and operational excellence efforts.
• The candidate should have 5+ years of experience in SQL Server Database Administration with strong expertise in cloud database technologies and automation.
• Experience in Insurance, Financial Services, or highly regulated environments is preferred but not mandatory.

Key Responsibilities & Skillsets:

• Common Skillsets:
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to independently manage technical issues and deliver solutions with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional, fast-paced environments.
• Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives while maintaining operational stability.

Database Administration & Cloud Technologies

• Administer and support SQL Server databases across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Manage cloud database platforms including Azure SQL, AWS RDS, and Snowflake.
• Lead migration of SQL Server workloads from on-premises environments to cloud platforms.
• Design and implement highly available, scalable, and secure database solutions.
• Configure and manage SQL Server replication technologies including transactional, snapshot, and merge replication.
• Develop, test, and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Implement database monitoring, alerting, capacity planning, and performance optimization initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to database security standards including encryption, auditing, and role-based access controls.
• Support data warehousing and analytics workloads within cloud database environments.

Performance Engineering & Automation

• Analyze and optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and workload management.
• Monitor database health and proactively identify performance bottlenecks.
• Automate routine database administration tasks using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or related scripting tools.
• Utilize version control and deployment best practices through Git-based workflows.
• Implement operational best practices to improve platform reliability, resiliency, and efficiency.

Cloud Cost Optimization & Governance

• Monitor database infrastructure utilization and cloud consumption.
• Provide recommendations for rightsizing resources and optimizing cloud expenditures.
• Establish governance standards and best practices for database operations and cloud database management.
• Support compliance requirements and audit readiness initiatives.

Collaboration & Architecture

• Partner with Data Engineering, Security, Infrastructure, and Business teams to define database strategies and platform roadmaps.
• Contribute to architectural reviews and technology modernization initiatives.
• Mentor team members and promote database administration best practices.
• Support strategic planning and continual improvement of enterprise data platforms.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in SQL Server Database Administration.
• Proven experience managing production database environments supporting enterprise applications.
• Experience migrating SQL Server workloads to cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
• Strong experience in performance tuning, query optimization, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting both on-premises and cloud-based database solutions.
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments.

Technical Skills:

• Microsoft SQL Server Administration.
• T-SQL Development and Query Optimization.
• Azure SQL Database and Managed Instance.
• AWS RDS for SQL Server.
• Database Replication Technologies.
• Backup, Recovery, High Availability, and Disaster Recovery (HA/DR).
• Database Security, Encryption, and Access Management.
• PowerShell, Python, and Bash Scripting.
• Git and Source Control Management.
• Snowflake (preferred).
• Docker and Kubernetes (preferred).