SQL Server Database Administrator
About The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator (with Open-Source DB experience) with proven experience in enterprise‑scale environments across both on‑premises and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SQL Server along with hands‑on experience supporting widely used open‑source databases such as PostgreSQL or MongoDB, plus exposure to any other additional database technologies. This role will assist with installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational support of SQL Server environments across both production and non-production systems in a fast-paced enterprise environment. Experience working with virtualized infrastructure, cloud technologies (Azure, AWS), and DevOps automation is critical. Automation & Scripting: Develop and maintain automation using T‑SQL, PowerShell, Python, Ansible, or similar technologies. Create and maintain administrative scripts for maintenance, monitoring, and operational workflows. Cloud & DevOps Support: Support database deployments across Azure and AWS environments. Participate in DevOps pipelines, CI/CD processes, and database automation initiatives.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands‑on experience as a SQL Server DBA.
- Strong expertise with SQL Server 2016–2022.
- Direct hands‑on experience managing PostgreSQL or MongoDB within production environments.
- Experience with Azure and AWS database services and cloud administration.
- Proficiency with HA technologies including Always-On AGs and Distributed Availability Groups.
- Experience with SQL Server in virtualized ecosystems (VMware).
- Strong scripting skills: T‑SQL, PowerShell.
Nice To Haves
- SQL Server 2025 experience is a plus.
- Exposure to any other additional database technologies.
- Zerto familiarity is a plus.
- Exposure to Python/Ansible preferred.
- Experience working in SOX‑compliant or regulated environments.
- DevOps or automation‑focused background.
- Experience supporting enterprise applications with high‑transaction workloads.
- Knowledge of monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Idera, Dynatrace, Grafana, etc.).
- Experience with other open‑source database platforms beyond PostgreSQL or MongoDB.
- Experience with specialized cloud databases such as Snowflake is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational support of SQL Server environments across both production and non-production systems.
- Develop and maintain automation using T‑SQL, PowerShell, Python, Ansible, or similar technologies.
- Create and maintain administrative scripts for maintenance, monitoring, and operational workflows.
- Support database deployments across Azure and AWS environments.
- Participate in DevOps pipelines, CI/CD processes, and database automation initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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