SQL DBA - Azure - 5+ Years - Gurgaon

Crescendo Global; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale insurance technology platforms

Exposure to modern cloud-based SQL environments

Stable career growth

Collaborative work culture

Job summary

A global insurance technology organization is seeking an experienced SQL Server DBA in Gurugram, Haryana. The ideal candidate will have 8–12 years of experience in SQL Server database administration, particularly with Azure SQL environments. Key responsibilities include managing Azure SQL Databases, ensuring data integrity, and implementing disaster recovery solutions. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT and demonstrate strong expertise in performance tuning, high availability, and security practices. Competitive benefits and stable career growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of overall experience in SQL Server database administration.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure SQL DB and Managed Instances.
• Solid exposure to insurance or BFSI domain environments.
• Expertise in performance tuning, indexing, partitioning, and query optimization.
• Experience in DR, HA, database migration, and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Managing and administering Azure SQL Databases and Azure SQL Managed Instances.
• Performing database backup, restore, and recovery operations while ensuring data integrity.
• Writing, optimizing, and troubleshooting stored procedures and complex SQL queries.
• Implementing and maintaining High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions.
• Monitoring database performance and conducting proactive tuning and optimization.
• Handling database migrations across environments with minimal downtime.
• Managing user access, security controls, and role-based access policies.
• Collaborating with development teams to support application performance needs.

Skills

SQL Server Database Administration

Azure SQL Database

Performance Tuning

Disaster Recovery

High Availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related discipline

Tools

SQL Server 2014

SQL Server 2016

SQL Server 2022

Job description

Summary: We are looking for an experienced SQL Server DBA with strong exposure to Azure SQL environments and enterprise database administration. The role demands hands‑on expertise in performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, and large‑scale database environments within insurance or BFSI setups. This position suits professionals who combine deep technical ownership with a structured, process‑driven mindset.

Location: Gurgaon

Your Future Employer: A global insurance technology and operations organization known for delivering scalable, high‑impact data and platform solutions across international markets.

Responsibilities

• Managing and administering Azure SQL Databases and Azure SQL Managed Instances.
• Performing database backup, restore, and recovery operations while ensuring data integrity.
• Writing, optimizing, and troubleshooting stored procedures and complex SQL queries.
• Implementing and maintaining High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions.
• Monitoring database performance and conducting proactive tuning and optimization.
• Handling database migrations across environments with minimal downtime.
• Managing user access, security controls, and role‑based access policies.
• Collaborating with development teams to support application performance needs.

Requirements

• Possessing 8–12 years of overall experience in SQL Server database administration.
• Demonstrating strong hands‑on experience with Azure SQL DB and Managed Instances.
• Having solid exposure to insurance or BFSI domain environments.
• Showing expertise in performance tuning, indexing, partitioning, and query optimization.
• Working knowledge of SQL Server 2014, 2016, and 2022 environments.
• Experience in DR, HA, database migration, and security best practices.
• Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related discipline.

What’s in it for you

• Opportunity to work on enterprise‑scale insurance technology platforms
• Exposure to modern cloud‑based SQL and Azure environments
• Stable career growth within a domain‑focused organization
• Collaborative work culture with strong technical ownership

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Disclaimer: Crescendo Global specializes in Senior to C‑level niche recruitment. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Note: Due to high application volumes, candidates who do not hear from us within one week may consider their profile not shortlisted.

Profile Keywords: SQL Server DBA, Azure SQL, Managed Instance, Database Administration, Insurance Technology, BFSI, Performance Tuning, High Availability, Disaster Recovery, SQL Migration