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What you will do
* Lead the technical vision and evolution of SQL Server platforms (on-prem & Azure).
* Act as Tier-3 escalation for complex performance, HA/DR and security issues.
* Coach System and Developer DBAs and drive technical governance.
* Shape and evolve frameworks for performance, security, and operations.
* Contribute to cloud industrialization (Azure SQL DB, Managed Instance, MongoDB).
* Design new database capabilities (HA/DR, backup/refresh, automation).
* Align with architects to translate high-level vision into detailed LLDs.
* Ensure solutions are supportable, documented, and compliant.
What you bring
* 7–10+ years SQL Server engineering & administration in critical OLTP environments.
* Strong experience with Windows Server and Active Directory.
* Proven expertise in Azure SQL DB, Managed Instance and NoSQL (MongoDB).
* Deep performance tuning and troubleshooting skills (instance + OS level).
* Solid T-SQL understanding; able to challenge Developer DBAs.
* Experience creating HLD/LLD designs and governance frameworks.
* Technical leadership background (mentoring, decision-making, consensus-building).
* Bonus: SQL migrations, PowerShell, DevOps/Terraform, SSIS, Redgate, AppDynamics, TOGAF/Azure/SQL certs.
Interested? Apply immediately!
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