Senior DBA & Cloud Migration Engineer

DBA & Cloud Migration

We are seeking a Senior DBA & Cloud Migration Engineer to lead advanced engineering, architectural design, performance optimization, and automation for SQL Server database environments.

You will ensure high availability, scalability, and security of SQL Server databases across complex enterprise setups while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive modernization and best practices. Join us to take ownership of critical database platform initiatives and advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Architect, configure, and manage complex SQL Server environments including AlwaysOn Availability Groups and Failover Clusters
Lead major version upgrades, migrations between On-Prem and Cloud, patching cycles, and database consolidations
Configure and optimize high availability and disaster recovery solutions, log shipping, replication, and backup strategies
Perform advanced performance tuning using execution plans, DMVs, extended events, profiler, and index tuning
Implement and validate robust backup and recovery strategies and troubleshoot restore failures
Perform capacity planning, growth forecasting, and recommend scalability improvements
Define and enforce security best practices including credential rotations, audit controls, and encryption standards
Support development teams with schema reviews, stored procedure optimization, and data lifecycle planning
Validate and execute complex deployments, participate in Change Advisory Boards, and ensure smooth release cycles
Develop and maintain standards, technical documentation, best practices, and architecture diagrams
Lead automation initiatives using PowerShell or Python and adopt cloud-based enhancements
Mentor L2 DBAs and act as technical escalation point for high-severity incidents

Requirements

Extensive MS SQL Server DBA experience of 6 to 12 years
Deep understanding of SQL Server internals, storage engine behavior, and indexing strategies
Strong expertise in AlwaysOn Availability Groups, Failover Clusters, Log Shipping, and Replication
Expertise in performance tuning using execution plans, DMVs, indexing, and query optimization
Strong experience with backup tuning, recovery troubleshooting, and handling high-severity incidents
Strong T-SQL development and scripting skills with PowerShell preferred
Advanced Windows Server administration skills
Working knowledge of at least one additional RDBMS such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB
Ability to lead production crisis calls and collaborate across global teams
English proficiency at B2 level or higher

Nice to have

Experience with cloud database platforms such as Azure SQL, Managed Instance, AWS RDS, and GCP Cloud SQL
Knowledge of Redgate tooling, replication enhancements, and automation frameworks
Experience with CI/CD integration for database changes
Familiarity with security standards including encryption, data masking, and auditing frameworks
Microsoft certifications such as MCSE, DP-300, or equivalent
Experience with large-scale modernization and cloud migration programs

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