Azure Database Specialist

Senior Azure Database Specialist

Job Description
Strong expertise in:
Azure SQL Database & Managed Instance
Azure Cosmos DB
Azure Database for Postgre

SQL/MySQL/MariaDB
Data migration tools (Azure Data Factory, Database Migration Service)
Solid understanding of  cloud networking, storage, and security concepts .
Hands-on experience with  automation tools  (Power Shell, Terraform, ARM templates).
Familiarity with  monitoring tools  (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights).
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

The Azure Database Engineer will have below key responsibility:
Database Administration & Operations
Manage and administer Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure Database for Postgre

SQL, MySQL, and Maria

DB.
Oversee No

SQL workloads such as Azure Cosmos DB and Azure Table Storage.
Handle database deployments, upgrades, patching, and migrations.
Performance & Optimization
Monitor and tune database performance, query optimization, and indexing strategies.
Implement proactive capacity planning and scaling for high availability and disaster recovery.
Security & Compliance
Enforce database security best practices including encryption, RBAC, and auditing.
Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards (GDPR, HIPAA, ISO).
Automation & Dev Ops
Develop scripts and automation for backup, monitoring, and provisioning using Power Shell, ARM templates, and Terraform.
Collaborate with Dev Ops teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines for database deployments.
Incident Management & Support
Troubleshoot complex database issues in production environments.
Provide on-call support for critical incidents and ensure SLA adherence.
Collaboration & Leadership
Work closely with cloud architects, application developers, and infrastructure engineers.
Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing.