• Lead the migration of SQL Server and PostgreSQL workloads to Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instances.
• Design, deploy, and support Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) offerings in Azure.
• Analyze and consolidate database instances to optimize performance, licensing, and cost.
• Implement Azure-native backup, replication, disaster recovery, and security configurations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of database engineering or DBA experience, or equivalent experience or high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 7 years of database engineering or DBA experience, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 3 years of experience with Azure SQL or similar cloud database platforms.
Strong hands-on experience with Azure SQL, SQL Managed Instances, and related Azure data services.
Working knowledge of PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and database consolidation strategies.
Experience in migrating legacy Unix/Linux-based databases to modern cloud environments.
Demonstrated experience with database migration projects from on-premise to cloud.
Familiarity with Azure automation, monitoring, and security tools.
Ability to collaborate with development and infrastructure teams in a global environment.
Experience with regulated data environments (GxP, HIPAA, GDPR) is a plus.
Microsoft certifications (e.g., DP-300) are highly desirable.
Willingness to participate in after-hours support and system maintenance.

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Hard Skills

SQL Server
PostgreSQL
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Managed Instances
PaaS
DBaaS
database migration
database consolidation
disaster recovery
security configurations

Soft Skills

collaboration
communication
problem-solving
teamwork
adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

DP-300

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