Senior Sql Database Administrator with Cloud

The person will be part of the Global Technology team supporting database platforms and data infrastructure for a leading client. The role will be responsible for administering, optimizing, and modernizing enterprise database environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. The individual will work closely with Data Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, Application Development, and Business teams to ensure database performance, availability, scalability, and security. The position will play a key role in cloud migration initiatives, database modernization programs, and operational excellence efforts. The candidate should have 5+ years of experience in SQL Server Database Administration with strong expertise in cloud database technologies and automation. Experience in Insurance, Financial Services, or highly regulated environments is preferred but not mandatory.

Ability to independently manage technical issues and deliver solutions with minimal supervision. Database Administration & Cloud Technologies Administer and support SQL Server databases across on-premises and cloud environments. Manage cloud database platforms including Azure SQL, AWS RDS, and Snowflake. Lead migration of SQL Server workloads from on-premises environments to cloud platforms. Design and implement highly available, scalable, and secure database solutions. Configure and manage SQL Server replication technologies including transactional, snapshot, and merge replication. Develop, test, and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies. Implement database monitoring, alerting, capacity planning, and performance optimization initiatives. Ensure adherence to database security standards including encryption, auditing, and role-based access controls. Support data warehousing and analytics workloads within cloud database environments.

Performance Engineering & Automation Analyze and optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and workload management. Monitor database health and proactively identify performance bottlenecks. Automate routine database administration tasks using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or related scripting tools. Utilize version control and deployment best practices through Git-based workflows. Implement operational best practices to improve platform reliability, resiliency, and efficiency.

Cloud Cost Optimization & Governance Monitor database infrastructure utilization and cloud consumption. Provide recommendations for rightsizing resources and optimizing cloud expenditures. Establish governance standards and best practices for database operations and cloud database management. Partner with Data Engineering, Security, Infrastructure, and Business teams to define database strategies and platform roadmaps. Mentor team members and promote database administration best practices. Support strategic planning and continual improvement of enterprise data platforms.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline preferred.

5+ years of hands-on experience in SQL Server Database Administration.

Proven experience managing production database environments supporting enterprise applications.

Experience migrating SQL Server workloads to cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.

Strong experience in performance tuning, query optimization, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Experience supporting both on-premises and cloud-based database solutions.

Experience working within Agile delivery environments.

Microsoft SQL Server Administration. Azure SQL Database and Managed Instance. AWS RDS for SQL Server. Database Replication Technologies. Backup, Recovery, High Availability, and Disaster Recovery (HA/DR). Database Security, Encryption, and Access Management. PowerShell, Python, and Bash Scripting.