Role Name: Senior Azure Database Performance EngineerLocation: Burlington, MA -
OnsiteJOB SUMMARYSeeking an experienced
Senior Azure Database Performance Engineer with deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server ([redacted]), Azure SQL Database, and Azure Managed Instance. The role involves ensuring availability, performance, scalability, and security of mission-critical database environments across hosted and Azure IaaS platforms. The engineer will collaborate closely with application, engineering, and support teams to drive optimization and maintain high availability in a 24x7x365 production environment.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED- 6-8 years of hands-on experience with large-scale environments
- 2+ years experience operating MS SQL in Azure (IaaS, Azure SQL DB, Managed Instance)
- Prior experience with Snowflake is a strong plus
- Experience in performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization in production environments
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Ensure availability, performance, reliability, and optimization of MS SQL Server (2016/2017/2019/2022) running in hosted and Azure IaaS SQL VMs.
- Manage and optimize Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance environments.
- Monitor and tune database performance, queries, and stored procedures using tools such as SolarWinds, Query Store, Extended Events, etc.
- Collaborate with application teams and stakeholders to identify and resolve MSSQL-related issues.
- Develop and enforce database standards, ensuring designs and code follow performance, security, and integrity best practices.
- Conduct frequent design and code reviews for compliance with database standards.
- Provide deep technical support to application development and engineering teams.
- Participate in resolving high-priority incidents; perform root-cause analysis and support corrective/preventive actions.
- Drive initiatives around database performance improvements and reliability enhancements.
- Establish and maintain database policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
- Work closely with Database Manager and multi-functional teams to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
- Encourage and pursue Azure certifications such as DP-300, DP-900, AZ-900.
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS- Strong expertise in performance tuning and troubleshooting.
- Hands-on experience with:
- Azure SQL Database
- Azure Managed Instance
- SQL Server on Azure IaaS VMs
- Good understanding of:
- Database encryption
- High availability (HA) & disaster recovery (DR)
- Replication
- Backup/restore strategies
- Strong communication and documentation skills; detail-oriented and collaborative.
- Ability to work in high-availability, large-scale production environments (24x7x365).
