Senior Sql Database Administrator

Programmers.io; Jaipur; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmers.io is seeking a highly experienced Senior SQL Server DBA to manage enterprise databases across on-prem and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). The role prioritizes SQL Server with strong PostgreSQL hands-on experience and cloud-native services.

You will own critical systems, drive performance tuning, migrations, and reliability. This cross-skilled position requires ownership and adaptability to evolving database platforms while collaborating with global teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of SQL Server DBA experience in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on PostgreSQL experience (3+ years).
• Experience with Azure SQL, AWS RDS or other managed DB platforms.
• Exposure to MySQL/MariaDB and cloud-native databases.
• Strong troubleshooting and scripting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage SQL Server production operations and performance.
• Oversee multi-cloud database operations and migrations.
• Support cross-skilled database tasks across SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and cloud DBs.
• Drive database modernization and reliability improvements.
• Provide incident response and root-cause analysis.

Skills

SQL Server DBA

Performance tuning

Scripting (PowerShell/SQL)

HA/DR operations

Tools

Azure SQL

AWS RDS

PostgreSQL

MySQL/MariaDB

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior SQL Server DBA to manage and support enterprise database platforms across on-premise and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). The role is primarily centered around Microsoft SQL Server, while also requiring strong hands-on experience in PostgreSQL and exposure to modern cloud-native database services.

The ideal candidate should operate as a cross-skilled senior DBA, capable of working across multiple database technologies, supporting both SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments in production, and contributing to cloud-native database operations. The role demands strong ownership of critical systems, along with the ability to adapt to evolving database platforms across relational and non-relational ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. SQL Server Administration & Production Operations
• 2. Multi-Cloud & Managed Database Operations
• 3. Cross-Skilled Database Operations (SQL + PostgreSQL + Cloud DBs)
• 4. Database Migration & Modernization Support
• 5. Production Support & Reliability

Required Skills & Experience

• 5-8+ years of strong SQL Server DBA experience
• Min 3+ years of hands-on working experience with PostgreSQL
• Proven expertise in performance tuning, HA/DR, and production system management
• Min 3+ years of hands-on experience with Azure SQL, AWS RDS, or other managed database platforms
• Exposure to MySQL / MariaDB and modern cloud-native databases
• Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and scripting skills