Azure SQL DBA

VDart Inc; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VDart Inc is seeking a remote Azure SQL DBA to architect and deploy innovative database solutions. The ideal candidate will lead efforts in automation, high-availability, and disaster recovery, while also mentoring junior team members. This position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and strategic contributions to long-term database planning and governance.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and deploying Azure SQL solutions.
• Proficiency with tools like Terraform and Azure DevOps.
• Ability to mentor junior DBAs and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and deploy Azure SQL solutions.
• Own HA, DR, and performance tuning strategies.
• Collaborate with teams on planning and governance.

Skills

Database services evaluation

Azure SQL PaaS/IaaS

High-availability (HA)

Disaster recovery (DR)

Performance tuning

Capacity planning

Database security

Tools

Terraform

Azure DevOps

Azure Monitor

Log Analytics

Job description

Role: Azure SQL DBA

Location: Canada - Remote

Contract

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.