Database Administrator

Senior Database Administrator (SQL Server \& Azure Fabric)

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) with strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Azure Fabric. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability, performance, security, and scalability of enterprise data platforms supporting a regulated financial services environment. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and a proven ability to support and improve complex, mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server databases in enterprise production environments, including performance tuning, backup/recovery, patching, and upgrades.
• Design, implement, and manage data solutions within Microsoft Azure Fabric, integrated with enterprise analytics and reporting platforms.
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity across all database environments.
• Implement and enforce database security, access controls, encryption, and auditing aligned with financial services regulatory requirements.
• Partner with application development, infrastructure, security, and data teams to support new initiatives and ongoing operations.
• Proactively identify performance, capacity, and reliability risks; recommend and implement improvements.
• Support data migrations, modernization efforts, and hybrid/on‑prem to cloud transitions.
• Develop and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide on‑call and escalation support for critical production issues as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience as a Database Administrator in enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise administering Microsoft SQL Server in production environments.
• Hands‑on experience designing and operating data platforms within Microsoft Azure Fabric.
• Experience with Azure‑based SQL platforms (e.g., Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, or SQL Server on Azure).
• Current Microsoft Azure certification relevant to data or Fabric technologies.
• Experience working in the financial services industry or other highly regulated environments.
• Solid understanding of data security, compliance, and audit requirements (e.g., SOX, SOC, FINRA, or similar).
• Strong SQL query optimization and performance tuning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and take ownership of outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting mission‑critical systems with high availability and low‑latency requirements.
• Exposure to additional Azure data services (Azure SQL, Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, Power BI).
• Experience with automation, scripting, and infrastructure‑as‑code.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to business stakeholders.
• Proven history of driving platform improvements, modernization, or cost optimization initiatives.