Database Administrator

Position Overview:

The Senior SQL Database Administrator (DBA) is a strategic technical leader responsible for the design, optimization, security, and scalability of enterprise database platforms. This role partners closely with engineering, infrastructure, and business teams to ensure high-performing, resilient, and secure database environments that support mission-critical applications.

This individual serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for SQL Server environments, drives best practices, leads complex initiatives (cloud, automation, modernization), and mentors junior DBAs.

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Lead database architecture & strategy
• Design, implement, and optimize SQL Server database solutions across on-premises and cloud environments (Azure).
• Drive database modernization initiatives, including cloud migration and hybrid architectures.
• Own performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization for large-scale, high-transaction systems. 
• Proactively identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to ensure scalability and reliability.
• Architect and maintain HA/DR solutions (Always On Availability Groups, replication, backups, failover strategies).
• Ensure business continuity and compliance with uptime SLAs in a 24x7 environment.
• Lead database security strategy including access controls, encryption, auditing, and regulatory compliance. 
• Partner with security teams to ensure adherence to data governance standards.
• Drive adoption of Azure database services, including performance optimization, cost management, and scaling strategies. 
• Develop automation using PowerShell, Python, or similar tools to streamline operations and reduce manual effort. 
• Oversee monitoring, incident response, and root cause analysis using enterprise tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Azure Monitor). 
• Improve operational processes, documentation, and runbooks for consistency and efficiency. 
• Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and application teams to optimize database interactions and support product delivery. 
• Serve as escalation point for complex database issues.
• Mentor junior DBAs and contribute to team development and knowledge sharing.
• Influence technical direction and establish database best practices across the organization.

Qualifications: 

• 7+ years of experience administering and optimizing SQL Server environments in enterprise-scale environments
• Deep expertise in SQL Server (2014–2022), including performance tuning, HA/DR, and troubleshooting