Serve as the Primary SQL DBA responsible for database administration, configuration, maintenance, and performance optimization for SQL Server 2022 and 2019 in VM-based environments
Manage and support Azure SQL SaaS databases, including backup, restoration, and high availability
Administer Azure Redis Cache, ensuring optimal caching strategies for performance and scalability
Deploy, configure, and monitor PostgreSQL Azure Flexible Servers for diverse data workloads
Work with Cosmos DB (Document DB, Mongo DB APIs) for distributed data storage and management
Collaborate with SAP teams on Datasphere integration for seamless data connectivity and analytics
Develop and manage SQL stored procedures integrated within Azure DevOps (ADO) pipelines for CI/CD automation
Oversee ADO release management, ensuring smooth and controlled deployments across environments
Conduct proactive performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization
Implement and maintain robust backup, disaster recovery, and security policies for database systems
Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to ensure database best practices and compliance standards
Requirements
10–12 years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA
Expertise in VM-based SQL Server environments (SQL Server 2022, 2019)
Proven experience with Azure SQL SaaS and Azure Redis Cache
Strong proficiency with PostgreSQL Azure Flexible Server
Working knowledge of Cosmos DB (Document DB and Mongo DB APIs)
Experience integrating or managing data within SAP Datasphere
Strong understanding of SQL stored procedures, T-SQL, and ADO pipeline automation
Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps release management processes