SQL Server & Azure Database Administrator

Greetings from Cloudxtreme Technologies!!! We are having urgent opening for reputed MNC for Long-term C2H Position Position - Senior SQL Server & Azure Database Administrator Location- Hyderabad,Bengaluru,Chennai,Mumbai,Kolkata,Pune,Gurugram Notice Period- Immediate Joiner/0-15 days only JD- Mandatory Skill: 7+ years of overall experience as a SQL Server DBA . 6+ years of hands-on experience in Azure/cloud , specifically in Platform as a Service (PaaS) environments Strong expertise in SQL Server 20162022 administration. Hands-on experience with Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance . Strong knowledge of Always On Availability Groups , Failover Cluster Instances , backup/recovery, and HA/DR design. Proven experience in database migration, modernization, and upgrades across on-prem and Azure environments. Hands-on experience with infrastructure provisioning in Azure using Terraform modules and/or Bicep . Strong experience with Agile methodology , including sprint ceremonies, backlog handling, and story-based delivery. Hands-on working experience with Jira , including stories, tasks, workflows, and sprint tracking. Experience with DevOps practices for databases , including GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployments . Proficiency in PowerShell or Azure CLI for automation. Good understanding of database deployment processes aligned with DevOps ways of working. Strong knowledge of Azure networking , including VNets, Private Link, firewall rules , and connectivity patterns for database services. Experience in security and compliance controls such as TDE, data masking, access control, and Microsoft Entra ID integration . Strong communication skills with the ability to lead teams , work with stakeholders, and handle requirement gathering conversations . Willingness to work in a 24x7 rotational shift environment . Manage and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments across on-premises, virtual machines, and Azure SQL PaaS platforms. Administer Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance , including provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and optimization. Provision database infrastructure using the Azure Portal and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and/or Bicep . Lead the full database lifecycle: installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, migrations, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and decommissioning . Note-If you are interested for Long-term C2H Position Kindly share your updated resume to devi.chinnanagari@mycloudxtreme.com * Relevant candidates only apply.