Database Administrator, Principal (Hyderabad)

About: We are seeking an experienced Principal SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) with deep expertise in onpremises SQL Server, PowerShell automation, Azure IaaS, and cloud migration. This role is responsible for ensuring the performance, security, and availability of SQL Server platforms supporting multiple products and services. You will serve as a thought leader, influencing stakeholders, driving best practices, and shaping the SQL Server and database infrastructure roadmap. What youll be doing: - Install, configure, upgrade, and manage SQL Server instances across onpremises and Azure IaaS environments. - Create, maintain, and optimize database objects while ensuring high availability, security, backup, and disaster recovery readiness. - Monitor, analyze, and tune database and server performance; troubleshoot and resolve complex issues. - Develop and execute cloud migration strategies, including assessment, planning, coordination, validation, and postmigration testing. - Deploy and manage SQL Server workloads in Azure IaaS, leveraging Azure services for performance, monitoring, and integration. - Design and implement PowerShellbased automation for routine and complex database administration tasks. - Optimize query performance and server configurations; provide oncall support during critical incidents and maintenance windows. - Mentor and coach team members; lead technical design and implementation initiatives. - Represent the team in technical forums and influence the longterm strategy for SQL Server infrastructure. What well want you to have: - Minimum 8+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA with deep expertise in onpremises SQL, Azure IaaS, PowerShell automation, and cloud migration. - Strong handson knowledge of SQL Server installation, configuration, backup and recovery, security, and performance tuning. - Experience with Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance. - Robust understanding of SDLC and CI/CD practices. - High proficien .