Senior Database Administrator

We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator (DBA) with 3–5 years of experience in managing Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL environments. The role involves administering SQL Server databases on both on-premises and cloud platforms, ensuring high availability, robust security, optimized performance, and disaster recovery. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable collaborating with engineering and infrastructure teams.

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Key Responsibilities

• Administration & Configuration
  
  • Provision, configure, and administer SQL Server databases (on Azure VM/Managed Instance).
  • Manage security (RBAC, encryption, auditing) and ensure compliance with governance policies.
• Backup, Recovery & HA/DR
  
  • Own and maintain backup/restore strategies (full, differential, log).
  • Test recovery processes regularly and implement HA/DR solutions (Availability Groups, Failover Clusters, Geo-replication).
• Performance & Optimization
  
  • Monitor and optimize database performance (query tuning, indexing strategies, statistics maintenance, memory/I/O tuning).
  • Track and maintain job health and system performance baselines.
• Maintenance & Automation
  
  • Manage capacity planning, database consistency checks (CHECKDB), index/statistics jobs, and routine maintenance.
  • Automate tasks using PowerShell, T-SQL, or SQL Agent.
  • Produce regular health and performance reports.
• Collaboration & Governance
  
  • Partner with engineering teams to review schema changes and enforce database standards.
  • Implement observability (alerts, monitoring, baselines, runbooks) across Azure and on-premises environments.
  • Support database migrations, upgrades, and optimization for Azure SQL Database and Managed Instances.

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Qualifications

• 2–5 years of hands-on DBA experience with SQL Server (2012–2022).
• Strong expertise in Azure SQL services (Managed Instances, SQL Database, Azure Synapse).
• Proven skills in query tuning, indexing, performance optimization.
• Experience with backup/recovery, HA/DR strategies, and disaster recovery planning.
• Proficiency in T-SQL and PowerShell scripting.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

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Preferred Skills

• Experience with database automation, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with cloud security, networking, and governance in Azure.
• Knowledge of replication, multi-master setups, or distributed databases.

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Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for advancement
• Professional training and certifications
• Food, travel, gym allowance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Bi-annual increments and bonuses
• Opportunity for certifications 
• Working on modern Technologies
• Flexible working hours
  
  

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and why they are a good fit for this position to hr@datumlabs.io. Or fill out the form here!.

Datum Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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