Senior SQL Server & Postgres DBA

Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior SQL Server & Postgres DBA to manage and support enterprise database platforms across on-premise and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). The role is primarily centered around Microsoft SQL Server, while also requiring strong hands-on experience in PostgreSQL and exposure to modern cloud-native database services.

The ideal candidate should operate as a cross-skilled senior DBA, capable of working across multiple database technologies, supporting both SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments in production, and contributing to cloud-native database operations. The role demands strong ownership of critical systems, along with the ability to adapt to evolving database platforms across relational and non-relational ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

1. SQL Server Administration & Production Operations

• Manage end-to-end SQL Server DBA operations across development, test, and production environments

• Perform installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and environment maintenance

• Lead performance tuning efforts including execution plan analysis, indexing strategies, and query optimization

• Implement and support HA/DR solutions such as Always On Availability Groups, replication, clustering, and log shipping

• Manage backup, restore, and disaster recovery with periodic DR validations

• Troubleshoot production issues including blocking, deadlocks, IO bottlenecks, and performance degradation

2. Multi-Cloud & Managed Database Operations

• Administration of databases on Azure SQL, Managed Instances, AWS RDS, and relevant GCP managed database services

• Support high availability, scaling, failover, and backup strategies across cloud environments

• Monitor database performance, availability, and capacity across cloud deployments

• Work on hybrid database connectivity across on-prem and cloud environments

3. Cross-Skilled Database Operations (SQL + PostgreSQL + Cloud DBs)

• Hands-on support and administration of PostgreSQL databases across environments

• Work with PostgreSQL in both self-managed and cloud-managed platforms (RDS / Azure PostgreSQL / Aurora PostgreSQL)

• Exposure to MySQL / MariaDB environments and ability to support operational activities

• Familiarity with cloud-native databases such as Aurora, Cosmos DB, DynamoDB, Cassandra or equivalent platforms

• Ability to work across relational and non-relational database technologies as part of modern data platforms

4. Database Migration & Modernization Support

• Support on-prem to cloud database migrations across SQL Server and PostgreSQL platforms

• Participate in database re-platforming and modernization initiatives

• Assist in cross-database migration scenarios (SQL Server ? PostgreSQL / others)

• Ensure data consistency, performance stability, and minimal downtime during migrations

5. Production Support & Reliability

• Own day-to-day production database operations for mission-critical systems

• Monitor database health, performance trends, and capacity utilization

• Participate in incident management, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis (RCA)

• Maintain runbooks, SOPs, and operational documentation

Required Skills & Experience

• 8–10+ years of strong SQL Server DBA experience
• Min 6+ years of hands-on working experience with PostgreSQL
• Proven expertise in performance tuning, HA/DR, and production system management
• Min 5+ years of hands-on experience with Azure SQL, AWS RDS, or other managed database platforms
• Exposure to MySQL / MariaDB and modern cloud-native databases
• Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and scripting skills

Automation & DevOps Alignment

• Support automation of database provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance tasks

• Work with DevOps teams to integrate database operations within CI/CD pipelines

• Use scripting (PowerShell, Python) for operational efficiency

• Contribute to improving DBA processes through automation and standardization

Professional Expectations

• Strong ownership mindset for critical production systems

• Ability to work across multiple database technologies and cloud environments

• Effective collaboration with application, cloud, and DevOps teams

• Team Player with a go getter mindset to contribute to project and practice initiatives

• Clear communication during escalations, incidents, and production issues.

Must-Have Skills

Required Skills & Experience • 8–10+ years of strong SQL Server DBA experience • Min 6+ years of hands-on working experience with PostgreSQL • Proven expertise in performance tuning, HA/DR, and production system management • Min 5+ years of hands-on experience with Azure SQL, AWS RDS, or other managed database platforms • Exposure to MySQL / MariaDB and modern cloud-native databases • Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and scripting skills