Track Manager - AzureMSSQL DBA, Microsoft Azure

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities:\\\\r\\\\nEngineering & Design\\\\r\\\\nArchitect, build, and deploy Azure SQL (PaaS/IaaS) solutions based on business and application requirements.\\\\r\\\\nEvaluate and recommend best-fit database services (Azure SQL DB, Managed Instance, Hyperscale, etc.).\\\\r\\\\nLead database build automation using tools like Terraform, or Azure DevOps pipelines.\\\\r\\\\nOperational Excellence\\\\r\\\\nOwn high-availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), backup, and performance tuning strategies.\\\\r\\\\nProactively monitor database health, storage, and performance using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, or custom dashboards.\\\\r\\\\nConduct root cause analysis for database issues and implement permanent fixes.\\\\r\\\\nPlanning & Governance\\\\r\\\\nCollaborate with application and infrastructure teams during planning, development, and release cycles.\\\\r\\\\nParticipate in capacity planning, licensing optimization, and cost governance.\\\\r\\\\nDefine and enforce database security, compliance, and encryption policies.\\\\r\\\\nStrategic Contributions\\\\r\\\\nDrive discussions with architects and senior stakeholders to shape long-term database strategies.\\\\r\\\\nDevelop and present technical recommendations, best practices, and improvement plans.\\\\r\\\\nAct as a technical mentor to junior DBAs and engineers.\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\nRequired Skills & Experience:\\\\r\\\\n10+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA, with at least4+ years in Azure SQL.\\\\r\\\\nProven hands-on experience with Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs.\\\\r\\\\nStrong knowledge of T-SQL, Query tuning, Index strategies, and Execution plans.\\\\r\\\\nExperience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) for database deployments\\\\r\\\\nPowershell/Terraform/Ansible ( any one of them) - Secondary(Hands on)\\\\r\\\\nDeep understanding of Azure networking, identity (AAD), monitoring, and cost management as it relates to databases.\\\\r\\\\nExpertise in HA/DR designs including geo-replication, failover groups, and AlwaysOn AGs.\\\\r\\\\nFamiliarity with DevOps practices and automation (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, PowerShell, etc.).\\\\r\\\\nPreferred Qualifications:\\\\r\\\\nMicrosoft Azure Certifications (DP-300, AZ-104, or AZ-305).\\\\r\\\\nExperience with hybrid cloud/on-prem database environments.\\\\r\\\\nWorked with automation tools like Terraform, Ansible to build Azure DevOps pipelines\\\\r\\\\nFamiliarity with PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB, or other cloud-native data stores is a plus.\\\\r\\\\nExperience participating in architecture review boards and preparing engineering proposals.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Design Architect, build, and deploy Azure SQL (PaaS/IaaS) solutions based on business and application requirements. Evaluate and recommend best-fit database services (Azure SQL DB, Managed Instance, Hyperscale, etc.). Lead database build automation using tools like Terraform, or Azure DevOps pipelines. Operational Excellence Own high-availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), backup, and performance tuning strategies. Proactively monitor database health, storage, and performance using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, or custom dashboards. Conduct root cause analysis for database issues and implement permanent fixes. Planning & Governance Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams during planning, development, and release cycles. Participate in capacity planning, licensing optimization, and cost governance. Define and enforce database security, compliance, and encryption policies. Strategic Contributions Drive discussions with architects and senior stakeholders to shape long-term database strategies. Develop and present technical recommendations, best practices, and improvement plans. Act as a technical mentor to junior DBAs and engineers.

Skill Requirements

 10+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA, with at least4+ years in Azure SQL. Proven hands-on experience with Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs. Strong knowledge of T-SQL, Query tuning, Index strategies, and Execution plans. Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) for database deployments Powershell/Terraform/Ansible ( any one of them) - Secondary(Hands on) Deep understanding of Azure networking, identity (AAD), monitoring, and cost management as it relates to databases. Expertise in HA/DR designs including geo-replication, failover groups, and AlwaysOn AGs. Familiarity with DevOps practices and automation (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, PowerShell, etc.).

Other Requirements

Replacement for \'Sudhansu Mohan Routray\'