Azure Database Administrator

TechDigital Group; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Azure DBA to manage and optimize Azure database services. In this role, you will be responsible for deploying and configuring various Azure database solutions, ensuring data security, and implementing backup and recovery strategies. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will monitor performance, optimize queries, and stay updated with the latest Azure technologies. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative database solutions and ensure business continuity through effective disaster recovery strategies. Join a forward-thinking company and make a significant impact in the cloud database landscape.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Azure database services and management.
• Proficient in backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure Azure database services including SQL and Cosmos DB.
• Monitor performance and optimize database queries and parameters.
• Implement security measures and ensure compliance for Azure databases.

Skills

Azure SQL Database

Azure Cosmos DB

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MariaDB

Database Performance Tuning

Backup and Recovery Strategies

Disaster Recovery

Security Compliance

Job description

Responsibilities of Azure DBA

1. Deploy and configure Azure database services: The Azure DBA is responsible for deploying and configuring Azure database services, including Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, and Azure Database for PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB.
2. Manage Azure database storage: The Azure DBA is responsible for managing Azure database storage, including configuring and optimizing storage structures, allocating disk space, and managing storage capacity.
3. Backup and recovery Azure databases: The Azure DBA is responsible for creating and implementing backup and recovery strategies to ensure data availability and protection against data loss in Azure database services.
4. Monitor and tune Azure database performance: The Azure DBA is responsible for monitoring Azure database performance and optimizing database performance by identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks, optimizing queries, and tuning database parameters.
5. Ensure Azure database security and compliance: The Azure DBA is responsible for ensuring Azure database security and compliance, including implementing access controls, managing user accounts, and implementing security policies and procedures.
6. Manage Azure database upgrades and migrations: The Azure DBA is responsible for managing Azure database upgrades and migrations, including planning and executing upgrades and migrations to ensure the integrity of data and minimize downtime.
7. Implement disaster recovery strategies: The Azure DBA is responsible for implementing disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity in the event of a disaster or outage.
8. Collaborate with stakeholders: The Azure DBA collaborates with stakeholders, including developers, operations teams, and business analysts, to understand their requirements and ensure that the Azure database systems meet their needs.
9. Stay up to date with Azure database technologies: The Azure DBA stays up-to-date with the latest Azure database technologies, including emerging features and best practices for designing and deploying Azure database solutions.