Hybrid Senior Azure SQL Database Administrator

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About the role

  • Manage, monitor, and optimize Azure SQL Databases hosted in a fully cloud-based, Windows environment.
  • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks by analyzing Dynamic Management Views (DMVs), query execution plans, and telemetry data.
  • Tune and refactor resource-intensive stored procedures, queries, and schemas.
  • Implement proactive database health checks and automation for uptime and performance monitoring.
  • Collaborate with developers to improve database performance at both the query and architectural levels.
  • Design, build, and maintain Azure Data Factory (ADF) pipelines for large-scale data ingestion, transformation, and integration.
  • Optimize ETL workflows for performance and reliability.
  • Partner with analytics and reporting teams to streamline data availability for business insights.
  • Manage database access and roles using Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) security groups.
  • Configure and maintain Azure Key Vault for secure credential management.
  • Navigate the Azure Portal to administer SQL databases and related cloud services confidently.
  • Work closely with senior data leaders (Carlos Parra and Tarika) to support enterprise data initiatives.
  • Mentor junior team members on SQL best practices, data performance tuning, and cloud operations.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business requests into efficient technical solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator or Data Engineer working with SQL-based systems.
  • Deep hands-on experience with Azure SQL Database administration.
  • Expertise in SQL development, including stored procedure tuning, indexing, and query optimization.
  • Proven experience with Azure Data Factory and cloud-based ETL workflows.
  • Strong familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Key Vault, and Azure Portal operations.
  • Solid understanding of performance tuning, resource management, and database telemetry.
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300) or equivalent certification (Preferred).
  • Experience with database telemetry dashboards and automated performance alerting (Preferred).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps database deployment workflows (Preferred).
  • Exposure to data warehousing, analytics, or reporting environments (e.g., Power BI, EDW) (Preferred).
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (Preferred).

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model – 3 days on-site, 2 days remote
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off (with a culture that encourages use)
  • 401k matching up to 4%

Job title

Senior Azure SQL Database Administrator

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$125,000 - $140,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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