Expert Database Administrator(Azure DBA)

Location

Pune, Maharashtra

Full job description

Altera, a member of the N. Harris Computer Corporation family, delivers health IT solutions that support caregivers around the world. These include the Sunrise™, Paragon®, Altera TouchWorks®, Altera Opal, STAR™, HealthQuest™ and dbMotion™ solutions. At the intersection of technology and the human experience, Altera Digital Health is driving a new era of healthcare, in which innovation and expertise can elevate care delivery and inspire healthier communities across the globe. A new age in healthcare technology has just begun.

Key Responsibilities:

Administer, maintain, and optimize large-scale SQL Server environments (2016–2022)

Design and manage Always On Availability Groups, replication, log shipping, and failover clusters

Perform query optimization, index tuning, and execution plan analysis

Implement backup/restore strategies, disaster recovery planning, and HA configurations

Automate routine maintenance using PowerShell, T-SQL, or Azure Automation

Migrate and manage databases on Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL on Azure VMs

Monitor performance using SQL Server DMVs, Azure Monitor, and Log Analytics

Ensure security, compliance, and audit controls (RBAC, TDE, auditing)

Collaborate with application teams to review data models, stored procedures, and performance baselines

Support DevOps with CI/CD pipelines for database deployments

Skills & Experience Required:

✅ Technical Expertise:

8+ years of hands-on experience with SQL Server administration

Deep understanding of T-SQL, query tuning, and execution plans

Proven experience in managing HA/DR environments (Always On, replication)

Experience with Azure Data Services:

Azure SQL DB / MI

Azure Data Factory (basic integration)

Azure Monitor / Log Analytics

Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform is a plus)

Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation

Must be willing to work in any shifts

✅ Tools & Monitoring:

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

Redgate / SolarWinds / SentryOne

Azure Portal, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, SQL Insights

️ Certifications (Preferred):

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300)

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-+00)

MCSA: SQL Server (legacy)

Soft Skills:

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting mindset

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to mentor junior DBAs and work across distributed teams

Altera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ****** orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by local law.

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