Azure SQL DBA – Hybrid/Work-from-Abroad & Learning

Eplass; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Work from abroad

Flexible working hours

Thinkproject Academy

Free English lessons

Unlimited learning

Headspace community access

Women\'s Network

Corporate volunteering

Social events

Job summary

Thinkproject is seeking a Junior to Mid-level Database Administrator to join our System Engineering team in Auckland. You will support Azure SQL environments, monitor health, and collaborate with senior engineers to optimize performance and security.

You will gain hands-on cloud database experience, participate in automation with PowerShell and T-SQL, and contribute to backup, patching, and cost monitoring while adapting to an international, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Database Administration.
• Hands-on experience with Azure SQL Database or Azure SQL Managed Instance.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2016 or later).
• Good SQL and T-SQL knowledge, including writing queries, stored procedures and basic scripting.
• Familiarity with Azure Portal and cloud-based database administration.
• Understanding of database backup, restore and recovery concepts.
• Knowledge of database security, including logins, roles and permissions.
• Experience with Azure Monitor, PowerShell, Azure CLI or similar automation and monitoring tools is an advantage.
• Understanding of high availability concepts such as geo-replication or failover groups is beneficial.
• Exposure to database DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines or schema deployment tools.
• Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Self-motivated with a strong willingness to learn modern cloud technologies, automation and continuously improve processes.
• Ability to work effectively in an international and collaborative team environment.
• Fluent English

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day administration of Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance environments under the guidance of senior team members.
• Monitor database health using Azure Monitor, Azure Metrics and Query Performance Insight, escalating anomalies and logging findings.
• Assist with performance investigations by identifying slow-running queries, reviewing execution plans and applying optimisation recommendations with senior support.
• Execute backup and restore procedures using Azure Backup for SQL and automated backup policies.
• Participate in regular recovery testing.
• Maintain access and security controls by assisting in managing logins, roles and permissions in line with least-privilege principles.
• Support database patching and updates in non-production environments. Document changes for senior review before production rollout.
• Collaborate with development teams on schema review tasks, flagging potential issues before deployment.
• Contribute to automation efforts by developing T-SQL scripts and PowerShell automation to reduce manual tasks.
• Maintain documentation including runbooks, backup schedules, access matrices and incident logs.
• Participate in on-call learning rotations alongside senior Database Administrators to build incident response experience.
• Assist with Azure cost monitoring, flagging unexpected resource usage and scaling opportunities.

Skills

Azure SQL

T-SQL

PowerShell

Azure Monitor

Azure Portal

SQL Server

English fluency

Tools

Azure CLI

SSMS

Job description

Thinkproject is seeking a Junior to Mid-level Database Administrator to join our System Engineering team in Auckland. You will support Azure SQL environments, monitor health, and collaborate with senior engineers to optimize performance and security.

You will gain hands-on cloud database experience, participate in automation with PowerShell and T-SQL, and contribute to backup, patching, and cost monitoring while adapting to an international, collaborative team.