Specialist Database Administrator – SQL Server / Cloud & HA-DR

Role Overview We are seeking a Specialist Database Administrator with strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, High Availability/Disaster Recovery, performance tuning, cloud database environments, and automation. The role will support large-scale, mission-critical enterprise databases and work closely with Cloud, DevOps, Infrastructure, Application, and Security teams. Key Responsibilities Administer and support enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments across production and non-production landscapes. Manage SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, WSFC/Failover Clustering, Replication, Log Shipping, Backup & Recovery, and DR solutions. Perform advanced database performance tuning and query optimization , including execution plans, indexing, statistics, DMVs/DMFs, blocking, and deadlock analysis. Monitor database health, capacity, availability, and performance, and resolve complex production issues through troubleshooting and RCA. Lead database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, migrations, and environment provisioning. Support SQL Server cloud migration and modernization across AWS/Azure, including AWS EC2/RDS and related cloud services. Automate DBA activities using PowerShell, T-SQL, Python, Bash/Shell, or Ansible . Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD, database deployment automation, Terraform, and infrastructure-as-code . Support database workloads integrated with Docker/Kubernetes/EKS environments where required. Implement database security, access controls, auditing, patching, and compliance requirements. Work with application and infrastructure teams to resolve database issues and optimize application/database performance. Participate in 24x7 production support, incident management, change management, and disaster recovery activities . Provide technical guidance and act as a Database SME for complex technical issues and continuous improvement initiatives. RequiredSkills 8+ years of SQL Server Database Administration Advanced Microsoft SQL Server expertise Always On Availability Groups / WSFC / Failover Clustering HA/DR, Backup & Recovery, Replication, Log Shipping SQL Performance Tuning & Query Optimization Strong T-SQL, PowerShell, and database automation Enterprise production support and RCA Experience with AWS and/or Azure Exposure to Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD, Docker/Kubernetes is highly preferred Strong database security and access management knowledge Preferred Experience Large-scale enterprise or financial services environments Managing high-volume / mission-critical SQL Server databases Cloud database migration and modernization Database DevOps / automation 24x7 production environments ITIL, Incident, Problem, and Change Management