SQL Azure DBA (L2)

Arting Digital; Arishinakunte; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company is seeking an experienced SQL Azure DBA (L2) to manage and optimize Azure SQL Databases and ensure data protection and performance in Bengaluru. The ideal candidate should have strong technical expertise and 3–4 years of experience in Azure environments. This full-time position emphasizes proactive database health checks, security compliance, and effective incident management.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of hands-on experience managing Azure SQL Databases, Elastic Pools, and Managed Instances.
• Strong proficiency in T-SQL scripting, performance tuning, and indexing strategies.
• Experience implementing backup, geo-replication, and retention configurations.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily database health checks and monitor performance.
• Implement and maintain auditing and encryption policies.
• Manage database authentication and user roles.

Skills

Azure SQL Databases

T-SQL scripting

Performance tuning

Incident management

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Azure Monitor

PowerShell

Azure CLI

Job description

Job Title: SQL Azure DBA (L2)
Experience: 3–4 years
Location: Bengaluru
Notice Period: Up to 30 days
Working Mode: On-site (5 days a week)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Azure Database Administrator (L2) to manage and optimize Azure SQL Databases, Elastic Pools, and Managed Instances in a cloud-based production environment. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical expertise in database performance tuning, automation, and security management within Azure environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Azure SQL Administration: Perform daily database health checks, monitor performance, and verify backups for Azure SQL Databases, Elastic Pools, and Managed Instances.
• Security & Compliance: Implement and maintain auditing, threat detection, data masking, and encryption (TDE) policies to ensure data protection.
• Access Management: Manage database authentication, user roles, and least‑privilege permissions using Azure AD/Entra ID.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor DTU/vCore utilization, I/O metrics, and query execution plans; recommend indexing and scaling improvements.
• High Availability: Configure and maintain automated backups, geo‑replication, and long‑term retention settings for business continuity.
• Incident Management: Troubleshoot database connectivity, performance, and authentication issues within defined SLAs.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Document and communicate RCA findings for high‑severity incidents, implementing preventive measures.
• Automation: Develop and maintain PowerShell, T‑SQL, or Azure CLI scripts to automate routine administrative tasks.
• Monitoring & Alerting: Enhance proactive alerting and observability using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3–4 years of hands‑on experience managing Azure SQL Databases, Elastic Pools, and Managed Instances.
• Strong proficiency in T‑SQL scripting, performance tuning, and indexing strategies.
• Experience implementing backup, geo‑replication, and retention configurations.
• Knowledge of auditing, encryption (TDE), and threat detection mechanisms.
• Exposure to incident management and RCA documentation in ITSM environments (ServiceNow, Jira ServiceDesk, etc.).
• Experience participating in on‑call rotations for 24×7 database support operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Certifications in Microsoft Azure Database Administration or related domains will be an added advantage.

Additional Information

• This is a full‑time, on‑site position based in Bengaluru.
• Candidates with an immediate or short notice period (up to 30 days) will be preferred.