Senior Cloud DBA

• **This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Cloud DBA based in United States.**
• This role offers the opportunity to lead the evolution of enterprise database platforms across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• The Senior Cloud DBA will drive database reliability, security, performance, and modernization initiatives while supporting critical business applications.
• You will manage complex database ecosystems spanning SQL Server, Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, and Databricks.
• The position combines hands-on technical expertise with cloud migration, automation, DevOps practices, and strategic platform optimization.
• You will play a key role in improving scalability, resilience, and operational efficiency through innovative database engineering solutions.
• This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced database professional passionate about cloud technologies, automation, and building secure enterprise data platforms.

### Accountabilities

The Senior Cloud DBA will own the lifecycle management, optimization, and security of enterprise database environments while supporting cloud transformation initiatives. The role requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to implement reliable database solutions across complex infrastructures.

• Lead database administration across hybrid environments, including on-premises SQL Server, Azure SQL Managed Instance, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, and Databricks platforms.
• Plan and execute database migration strategies from on-premises environments to cloud platforms while minimizing downtime and optimizing performance.
• Evaluate database workloads and recommend appropriate target platforms based on scalability, security, and business requirements.
• Perform SQL Server maintenance activities, including index optimization, statistics updates, integrity checks, query tuning, and execution plan analysis.
• Manage cloud-native database services, including Azure SQL configurations, PostgreSQL replication, Snowflake administration, and Databricks platform support.
• Implement and maintain database security controls, access management, encryption, auditing, and governance practices.
• Design and support high availability and disaster recovery solutions, including Always On Availability Groups, Distributed Availability Groups, backup strategies, and recovery testing.
• Build and maintain database deployment automation using CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and version-controlled migration processes.
• Develop automation scripts using Python, PowerShell, or Bash to improve database operations, deployments, and maintenance workflows.
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and performance management solutions using tools such as Azure Monitor, Grafana, Datadog, or similar platforms.
• Provide technical guidance, troubleshoot complex database issues, and support continuous improvements across database environments.

## Requirements

The ideal candidate is an experienced database administrator with strong cloud expertise and a proven ability to manage enterprise-scale database platforms. They should have experience with cloud migrations, automation, security, and performance optimization in complex technical environments.

• 5+ years of experience in database administration with strong SQL Server and Azure SQL expertise.
• Proven experience migrating databases from on-premises environments to cloud platforms.
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server high availability technologies, including Always On Availability Groups and Distributed Availability Groups.
• Experience managing at least one cloud-native database platform such as Snowflake, Databricks, or PostgreSQL.
• Experience developing CI/CD pipelines and managing Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep.
• Strong scripting skills with Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Strong knowledge of database security, encryption, auditing, access controls, and compliance practices.
• Experience with database performance tuning, workload analysis, and optimization techniques.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and deliver reliable solutions.
• Experience working in regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, or similar environments preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Snowflake administration, Databricks architecture, PostgreSQL replication, or Microsoft Fabric is a plus.
• Relevant certifications such as DP-300, SnowPro, Databricks Certified, or equivalent credentials are preferred.

## Benefits

• Remote work opportunity.
• Competitive compensation package, with salary details available based on location and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Retirement plan options.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Flexible work environment supporting work-life balance.
• Opportunities to work with modern cloud technologies and enterprise-scale data platforms.
• Professional growth opportunities through exposure to cloud migration, automation, and database engineering initiatives.