Senior SQL Server Database Administrator

Programmers.io; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmers.io is seeking a highly experienced Senior SQL Server DBA to manage enterprise database platforms across on-premise and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). The role emphasizes strong ownership and hands-on work with SQL Server and PostgreSQL, including cloud-native databases.

The candidate will support production operations, perform performance tuning, and lead modernization initiatives across relational and cloud databases, collaborating with DevOps teams and application

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of strong SQL Server DBA experience.
• Min 6+ years of hands-on PostgreSQL experience.
• Expertise in performance tuning, HA/DR, and production system management.
• Min 5+ years of hands-on experience with Azure SQL, AWS RDS, or other managed DB platforms.
• Exposure to MySQL/MariaDB and modern cloud-native databases.
• Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and scripting skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Cloud databases

Performance tuning

HA/DR

Azure SQL

AWS RDS

MySQL/MariaDB

Scripting (PowerShell, Python)

DevOps collaboration

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

• 8–10+ years of strong SQL Server DBA experience
• Min 6+ years of hands‑on working experience with PostgreSQL
• Proven expertise in performance tuning, HA/DR, and production system management
• Min 5+ 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

Automation & DevOps Alignment

• Support automation of database provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance tasks
• Work with DevOps teams to integrate database operations within CI/CD pipelines
• Use scripting (PowerShell, Python) for operational efficiency
• Contribute to improving DBA processes through automation and standardization

Professional Expectations

• Strong ownership mindset for critical production systems
• Ability to work across multiple database technologies and cloud environments
• Effective collaboration with application, cloud, and DevOps teams
• Team Player with a go getter mindset to contribute to project and practice initiatives
• Clear communication during escalations, incidents, and production issues