Job Description

Job Title: Senior Cloud DBA - SQL Server - Azure Primary - Powershell Automation.- Weekend

Location:

Hyderabad (Hybrid)

Job Type:

Full-time

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and driven

Senior Cloud DBA

with 4-8 years of relevant experience managing large-scale, mission-critical SQL Server databases in

AWS and Azure cloud environments,

along with hands-on experience in other relational and NoSQL database technologies(e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB). The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with

observability tools

such as

New Relic

,

RedGate

, and

SolarWinds DPA

, and a solid understanding of

FedRAMP High

and

IL5

security and compliance standards.



This role demands a balance of operational expertise, automation mindset, security awareness, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure highly available, performant, and secure SQL Server instances across cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Administer, monitor, and support SQL Server databases deployed on

AWS (RDS, EC2)

and

Azure (SQL DB, Managed Instance, SQL on VMs)

. Manage backup/recovery strategies, patching, and high availability configurations (

AlwaysOn, Geo-replication, Log Shipping

). Tune SQL queries, manage indexing strategies, and analyze wait stats using tools such as

SolarWinds DPA

. Integrate and optimize observability tooling (

New Relic APM

,

RedGate Monitor

,

SQL Monitor

) for real-time health, alerts, and proactive diagnostics. Automate operational tasks using

T-SQL, PowerShell, or scripting tools

, and integrate with DevOps pipelines where applicable. Working knowledge of

PostgreSQL

,

MySQL

,

MongoDB

,

Elasticsearch

, and

Redis

. Collaborate with CloudOps, DevOps, and SRE teams on release management, deployment automation, and infrastructure as code (IaC). Ensure cloud resource utilization is cost-effective, applying tagging, right-sizing, and scheduled scaling. Maintain secure access control and auditing per

FedRAMP High

and

IL5

security baselines; support internal/external audits and compliance reviews. Participate in on-call rotations for 24x7 coverage (follow-the-sun model) for incident response, issue triage, and problem resolution

Work 4 x 10-hour days (Thursday through Sunday, approximately 10 AM to 9 PM IST, including lunch)

Required Skills & Qualifications:

4-8 years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA, with

2+ years in AWS or Azure cloud environments

. Proficiency with

SQL Server 2016+

, including installation, configuration, maintenance, performance tuning, and HA/DR. Solid expertise in monitoring/troubleshooting tools: +

New Relic (DB Insights & APM)

+

SolarWinds DPA

+

RedGate

Automation scripting using

PowerShell

,

T-SQL

, and optionally

Azure CLI / AWS CLI

. Experience working in secure and regulated environments (FedRAMP, IL5, HIPAA, etc.). Understanding of

cost optimization

practices in cloud services. Strong interpersonal, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certifications (nice to have): + Microsoft Certified:

Azure Database Administrator Associate

+ AWS Certified:

Database - Specialty

or

Solutions Architect - Associate

+ Exposure to

FedRAMP High

and

IL5

operational requirements

Roadmap to Success

First 90 Days: Getting Oriented

Understand Current Systems:

Onboard with DBA, CloudOps, and Observability teams. Review existing

SQL Server

deployments and architectures in

AWS and Azure

.

Review and Assess:

Analyse current monitoring, alerting, automation scripts, and security configurations. Understand cloud spend patterns, backup retention policies, and DR architecture.

Quick Wins:

Resolve immediate performance bottlenecks. Deploy minor automation and alerting enhancements. Improve observability coverage using RedGate and SolarWinds DPA.

First 6 Months: Adding Value

Optimization & Stability:

Tune queries and optimize configurations across production systems. Strengthen backup, recovery, and

HA strategies

.

Automation & Cost Control:

Build and contribute scripts for regular maintenance, scaling, and reporting. Implement cloud cost monitoring dashboards and provide actionable insights.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with DevOps and SRE teams to improve pipeline and deployment reliability.

First 12 Months: Driving Impact

Reliability & Security Enhancements:

Enforce

security standards

aligned to

FedRAMP High

and

IL5

, including encryption, RBAC, and audit logging. Support compliance reviews and audit preparation.

Innovation & Leadership:

Propose modernization plans (e.g., serverless databases, containerization, Azure Arc). Mentor peers and contribute to internal technical forums or runbooks.

Operational Excellence:

Help create a fully automated, secure, and observable SQL Server environment across cloud platforms. Be recognized as the go-to SQL Server expert for cloud-native solutions and secure database operations.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and performance incentives Remote-friendly, flexible work culture Cloud training programs and technical certifications Exposure to large-scale cloud architecture and DevOps best practices * Collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment