Azure SQL DBA

Raas Infotek; Canada; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT Services is seeking a Senior IT Recruiter with extensive experience in Azure SQL Database management. The role involves architecting and deploying database solutions, leading automation efforts, and ensuring operational excellence in database management. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience, strong T-SQL skills, and familiarity with Azure DevOps practices. This position is remote, allowing for flexibility in work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA, with at least 4+ years in Azure SQL.
• Proven hands-on experience with Azure SQL Database and Managed Instance.
• Strong knowledge of T-SQL, Query tuning, and Index strategies.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and deploy Azure SQL solutions based on requirements.
• Lead database build automation using tools like Terraform.
• Own high-availability, disaster recovery, and performance tuning strategies.

Skills

T-SQL

Query tuning

Index strategies

Execution plans

Infrastructure-as-Code

Azure networking

Monitoring

Cost management

HA/DR designs

DevOps practices

Education

Microsoft Azure Certifications (DP-300, AZ-104, AZ-305)

Tools

Azure SQL Database

Azure DevOps

PowerShell

Job description

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Key Responsibilities:

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

Required Skills & Experience:

1. 10+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA, with at least 4+ years in Azure SQL.
2. Proven hands-on experience with Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs.
3. Strong knowledge of T-SQL, Query tuning, Index strategies, and Execution plans.
4. Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) for database deployments.
5. Deep understanding of Azure networking, identity (AAD), monitoring, and cost management as it relates to databases.
6. Expertise in HA/DR designs including geo-replication, failover groups, and AlwaysOn AGs.
7. Familiarity with DevOps practices and automation (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, PowerShell, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Microsoft Azure Certifications (DP-300, AZ-104, or AZ-305).
2. Experience with hybrid cloud/on-prem database environments.
3. Familiarity with PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB, or other cloud-native data stores is a plus.
4. Experience participating in architecture review boards and preparing engineering proposals.

Thanks & Regards,

Raas infotek corporation

262 Chapman road, Suite 105A, Newark, DE-19702

Direct number: 3022869764 | 132

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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