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Azure Database Administrator

Hyderabad
Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Database Management:
○ Install, configure, and maintain Azure SQL Database and other Azure-based database solutions.
○ Ensure the availability, performance, and security of all Azure databases.
○ Perform routine database maintenance, monitoring, and performance tuning.
○ Implement and manage high-availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions using Azure services like Azure Site Recovery and Always On availability groups.
  1. Database Security:
○ Implement data encryption, authentication, and authorization solutions to protect sensitive data.
○ Manage database security by creating, configuring, and managing roles, users, and permissions.
  1. Backup & Recovery:
○ Design and implement backup and recovery strategies for Azure SQL Databases.
○ Regularly test recovery procedures to ensure minimal downtime and data loss during critical failures.
  1. Performance Optimization:
○ Conduct database tuning and performance optimization to enhance query performance.
○ Monitor performance trends and proactively address bottlenecks.
  1. Database Automation:
○ Implement automation for routine database operations using Azure automation tools such as PowerShell and Azure Logic Apps.
○ Create and maintain database automation scripts for tasks such as backups, restores, and data refreshes.
  1. Database Upgrades & Patching:
○ Apply database patches and upgrades in Azure environments to ensure compliance and performance.
○ Plan and execute database migrations and updates with minimal disruption.
  1. Monitoring & Troubleshooting:
○ Use Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, and other tools to monitor the health of databases.
○ Diagnose and resolve database-related issues, ensuring high availability.
  1. Collaboration:
○ Work closely with development teams to design and support database solutions for application needs.
○ Collaborate with security and network teams to ensure database integrity and compliance with best practices.
  1. Documentation:
○ Maintain up-to-date documentation of all database configurations, processes, and procedures.
○ Create detailed incident reports and root cause analyses for major database issues.
Job Requirement

Required Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
● 3+ years of experience as a Database Administrator with Azure SQL Database.
● Proven experience in database backup, recovery, and security in an Azure environment.
● Expertise in Azure database services like Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, or Managed Instance.
● Experience with high availability, disaster recovery (HA/DR) planning, and implementation in Azure.
● Proficiency in SQL query optimization and database tuning.
● Strong knowledge of Azure cloud infrastructure and services.

Desired Skills:

● Strong proficiency in PowerShell scripting or Azure CLI for automation.
● Familiarity with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines for database deployments.
● Knowledge of Azure Data Factory and data integration services.
● Experience with other database systems like MySQL, PostgreSQL in Azure.
● Understanding of data privacy regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.

Good to Have Skills:

● Azure certifications such as Azure Database Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect.
● Experience with Azure Synapse Analytics or Data Lake Storage.
● Familiarity with machine learning or artificial intelligence integration into databases.
● Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or ARM templates.
● Understanding of Kubernetes or container-based database deployments.