Senior Azure SQL & PostgreSQL DBA – Onsite 24/7 Support

Omm IT Solutions; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Omm IT Solutions in Richardson, TX is seeking a senior IT Database Administrator to manage MS SQL Server on Azure and PostgreSQL. The role requires deep expertise in database design, performance tuning, and 24/7 on-call support.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years IT experience, 6+ years with SQL Server on Azure/PostgreSQL, and strong skills in data modeling, troubleshooting, and security. This is an onsite position with relocation within commuting distance preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent; three years of progressive experience in lieu of education acceptable.
• 7+ years of Information Technology experience.
• 6+ years of MS SQL Server on Azure/PostgreSQL administration and maintenance.
• Understanding of Azure framework; MS SQL Server in Azure required.
• Install and configure MS SQL Server; configure clustering and Always On.
• Capacity planning based on database growth patterns.
• Troubleshoot SQL Clustering and PostgreSQL environments; monitor DB systems.
• Strong analytics, data modeling, and performance tuning for MS SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
• Upgrade and migrate databases from SQL Server to PostgreSQL.
• Maintain data integrity and security; manage DB roles/permissions.
• Use SQL Profiler, Tuning Advisor, Execution Plans for tuning and indexing.
• Plan backups, restoration, and replication strategies.
• Knowledge of SSIS/SSRS/SSAS; replication and CDC.
• Sync reporting environments with regular database refreshes.
• Create documentation including database infrastructure diagrams.
• Learn business processes and understand data flow and dependencies.
• U.S. citizens or work-authorized individuals; sponsorship not offered.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 support on a rotating shift schedule, including early mornings, late nights, weekends and on-call coverage.
• Maintain and optimize SQL Server on Azure and PostgreSQL environments for reliability.
• Develop and implement backup, restore, and replication strategies.
• Monitor performance, diagnose issues, and apply tuning and optimization.
• Document database architecture and data flow for governance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data modeling

Performance tuning

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent

Three years progressive experience in lieu of education

Tools

MS SQL Server on Azure

PostgreSQL

SQL Server / Azure administration

SSIS/SSRS/SSAS

SQL clustering / Always On

Job description

Omm IT Solutions in Richardson, TX is seeking a senior IT Database Administrator to manage MS SQL Server on Azure and PostgreSQL. The role requires deep expertise in database design, performance tuning, and 24/7 on-call support.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years IT experience, 6+ years with SQL Server on Azure/PostgreSQL, and strong skills in data modeling, troubleshooting, and security. This is an onsite position with relocation within commuting distance preferred.