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Job role: Azure SQL Server DBA Location: Portland,OR (day-1 Onsite) Job description: Engineering & Design • Architect, build, and deploy Azure SQL (PaaS/IaaS) solutions based on business and application requirements. • Evaluate and recommend best-fit database services (Azure SQL DB, Managed Instance, Hyperscale, etc.). • Lead database build automation using tools like Terraform, or Azure DevOps pipelines. Operational Excellence • Own high-availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), backup, and performance tuning strategies. • Proactively monitor database health, storage, and performance using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, or custom dashboards. • Conduct root cause analysis for database issues and implement permanent fixes. Planning & Governance • Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams during planning, development, and release cycles. • Participate in capacity planning, licensing optimization, and cost governance. • Define and enforce database security, compliance, and encryption policies. Strategic Contributions • Drive discussions with architects and senior stakeholders to shape long-term database strategies. • Develop and present technical recommendations, best practices, and improvement plans. • Act as a technical mentor to junior DBAs and engineers. Required Skills & Experience: • 10+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA, with at least4+ years in Azure SQL. • Proven hands-on experience with Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs. • Strong knowledge of T-SQL, Query tuning, Index strategies, and Execution plans. • Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) for database deployments. • Deep understanding of Azure networking, identity (AAD), monitoring, and cost management as it relates to databases. • Expertise in HA/DR designs including geo-replication, failover groups, and AlwaysOn AGs. • Familiarity with DevOps practices and automation (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, PowerShell, etc.). Preferred Qualifications: • Microsoft Azure Certifications (DP-300, AZ-104, or AZ-305). • Experience with hybrid cloud/on-prem database environments. • Familiarity with PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB, or other cloud-native data stores is a plus. • Experience participating in architecture review boards and preparing engineering proposals. -- Shailendra Rajak Raas infotek corporation 262 Chapman road, Suite 105A, Newark, DE-19702 Phone no. 302-565-0220, Ext. 145 Email id: shailendra.rajak@raasinfotek.com LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/shailendra-r-9904ba27b

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