DBA SQL Server / Azure SQL

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Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, support, and optimize mission-critical broker platform databases hosted on Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL. The role is responsible for ensuring database availability, performance, security, scalability, and operational excellence across production and non-production environments. The ideal candidate will work closely with application, infrastructure, cloud, and support teams to maintain reliable database services that support business-critical broker and real estate operations.

Key Responsibilities

· Administer, monitor, and maintain SQL Server and Azure SQL Database environments.

· Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, backup, and recovery strategies are implemented and regularly tested.

· Monitor database performance and proactively identify bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and optimization opportunities.

· Perform database tuning, index optimization, query optimization, and performance troubleshooting.

· Manage database security, user access, encryption, auditing, and compliance requirements.

· Support database deployments, schema changes, patching, upgrades, and migration activities.

· Collaborate with application development teams to review database designs, stored procedures, and data models.

· Implement and manage Azure-native database services and automation capabilities.

· Investigate and resolve database incidents, production issues, and service disruptions within SLA timelines.

· Develop and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.

· Support cloud modernization initiatives, including migration from on-premises SQL Server environments to Azure SQL.

· Participate in on-call support and operational readiness activities as required.

Required Skills & Experience

· 5+ years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator.

· Strong expertise in:

o Microsoft SQL Server (2016/2019/2022)

o Azure SQL Database

o Azure SQL Managed Instance

o SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

o T-SQL Development

· Experience with:

o Backup and Recovery

o Always On Availability Groups

o Replication

o Database Clustering

o High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HADR)

· Strong database performance tuning and troubleshooting skills.

· Experience monitoring and optimizing:

o Query performance

o Execution plans

o Indexes

o Resource utilization

· Hands-on experience with Azure monitoring and database management tools.

· Knowledge of database security, encryption, role-based access control, and compliance best practices.

· Experience supporting large-scale, high-transaction production environments.

· Strong problem-solving, analytical, and incident-management skills.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder-management capabilities.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

· Experience supporting Broker, Real Estate, MLS, Property Management, Mortgage, or Financial Services platforms.

· Azure certifications such as:

o Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

o Azure Administrator Associate

o Azure Solutions Architect Expert

· Experience with:

o Azure Data Factory

o Azure Storage

o Azure Key Vault

o Azure Monitor

o Log Analytics

· Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep).

· Experience with PowerShell, Python, or database automation scripting.

· Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and database release automation.

· Exposure to PostgreSQL, MySQL, or other cloud-native database technologies.

Impact & Value

· Ensure the reliability, performance, and security of broker platform databases that support critical business operations.

· Minimize downtime and business disruption through proactive monitoring, resilient architecture, and rapid issue resolution.

· Improve application responsiveness and user experience through continuous database optimization.

· Support cloud transformation and modernization initiatives by leveraging Azure SQL capabilities and automation.

· Enable scalable growth by designing and maintaining robust database solutions capable of supporting increasing transaction volumes.

· Serve as a trusted partner to engineering and business teams by delivering secure, stable, and high-performing data platforms.

· Drive operational excellence through automation, standardization, and continuous improvement of database management practices.