Cloud DBA

IN13 Techwave Consulting India Private Ltd.; India; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Techwave is looking for a Cloud Database Administrator – Senior Associate to lead design, administration, optimization, and security of cloud-based databases on Microsoft Azure. You will mentor junior DBAs and partner with DevOps and architecture teams on migrations and implementations.

The role requires deep technical expertise, strong troubleshooting skills, and proven experience with Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field.
• 5-7 years of relevant database or cloud support experience.
• Azure Database Administrator Associate certification preferred.
• Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL experience.
• Strong scripting and automation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration of SQL databases on Azure VMs, Azure SQL PaaS, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL platforms.
• Design, implement, and maintain highly available and resilient database architectures.
• Perform advanced database performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning.
• Lead migrations from on-premises or legacy platforms to Azure.
• Automate database administration and monitoring tasks using scripting and cloud-native tools.
• Define and enforce database security, compliance, and governance standards.
• Mentor Associate-level DBAs and drive best practices.

Skills

Azure database administration

SQL performance tuning

PostgreSQL administration

NoSQL database design

Automation scripting

Scripting (PowerShell/Azure CLI/Bash)

DevOps / CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Azure certifications preferred

Tools

Azure CLI

PowerShell

SQL Server

Job description

Techwave, we are always in an exercise to foster a culture of growth, and inclusivity. We ensure whoever is associated with the brand is being challenged at every step and is provided with all the necessary opportunities to excel in life. People are at the core of everything we do. Who are we? Techwave is a leading global IT and engineering services and solutions company revolutionizing digital transformations. We believe in enabling clients to maximize the potential and achieve a greater market with a wide array of technology services, including, but not limited to, Enterprise Resource Planning, Application Development, Analytics, Digital, and the Internet of things (IoT). Founded in 2004, headquartered in Houston, TX, USA, Techwave leverages its expertise in Digital Transformation, Enterprise Applications, and Engineering Services to enable businesses accelerate their growth. Plus, we're a team of dreamers and doers who are pushing the boundaries of what's possible. And we want YOU to be a part of it. Job Description Role: Cloud DBA Exp: 3-7 Yrs Location: Hyderabad/Bangalore/Kolkata

Summary

The Cloud Database Administrator - Senior Associate is responsible for leading the design, administration, optimization, and security of cloud-based database environments primarily on Microsoft Azure. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to lead complex initiatives including performance optimization, automation, and cloud migration efforts. The Senior Associate also serves as a technical mentor and escalation point within the DBA team.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration of SQL Databases on Virtual Machines on Azure, Azure SQL PaaS Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL platforms
• Design, implement, and maintain highly available and resilient database architectures
• Perform advanced database performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning
• Lead and support database migration and transformation initiatives from on-premises or legacy platforms to Azure
• Automate database administration and monitoring tasks using scripting and cloud-native tools
• Define and enforce database security, compliance, and governance standards
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex database incidents and root cause analysis
• Partner with application, DevOps, and architecture teams on database design and integration
• Mentor and review work of Associate-level DBAs, providing technical guidance and coaching
• Drive standardization, best practices, and continuous improvement across database platforms

Skills

• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud database services
• Advanced SQL Server and Azure SQL performance tuning experience
• Strong PostgreSQL administration and optimization skills
• Experience with NoSQL database design and operational management
• Deep understanding of high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity
• Proficiency in SQL, query optimization, maintenance of jobs, performance tuning, etc.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Azure CLI, Bash)
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure-as-Code practices
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Education / Professional Experience/ Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
• 5-7 years of relevant database or cloud support experience
• Azure Database Administrator Associate certification preferred
• Azure Solutions Architect or cloud security certifications preferred