Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Azure Database Engineer to join our Database Operations team. As a database expert, you will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance, availability, and security of our critical database systems in a hybrid cloud environment.
Responsibilities:
- Optimize the performance of MSSQL 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2022 databases in both hosted and IaaS SQL VM environments on Azure.
- Monitor application databases and queries, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks.
- Collaborate with application teams and other stakeholders to address database-related issues.
- Ensure adherence to technical standards and operational procedures for database performance, high availability, replication, scalability, and security.
- Design and troubleshoot real-time MSSQL issues.
- Develop and implement performance tuning strategies, utilizing tools like SolarWinds, Query Store, and Extended Events.
- Contribute to the development of standards for application design and code to ensure integrity, security, and performance.
- Provide technical support to application development teams as needed.
- Participate in incident response and root-cause analysis.
- Collaborate with database managers and other teams to optimize database performance and reliability.
- Acquire relevant Azure certifications (e.g., DP-300, DP-900, AZ-900 Exam).
- Adhere to CRD technical standards, policies, and procedures.
- Take initiative and drive solutions to improve database performance and efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field.
- 6-8 years of experience working with large MS SQL Server databases in a 24x7x365 production environment.
- Strong performance tuning experience, including the use of various tools and techniques.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience operating MS SQL servers and related technologies in Azure.
- In-depth understanding of database encryption, high-availability, disaster recovery, database replication, and backup/restore processes.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and a strong sense of customer service.
- Understanding of ITIL concepts desired.