Job Description:As a
SQL Database Administrator (DBA) at Vergence, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing our clients' database systems hosted on Azure. A core aspect of this role will be ensuring high availability through load balancing and implementing geography-based routing across multiple sites. This position requires in-depth knowledge of SQL Server, experience with Azure's cloud environment, and a strong understanding of distributed database architecture.
Key Responsibilities:- Design, implement, and maintain SQL Server databases within an Azure environment.
- Develop and manage solutions for load balancing, ensuring database traffic is efficiently distributed across multiple geographic sites.
- Implement and optimize geography-based routing strategies to ensure minimal downtime and improved user experience.
- Ensure high availability and disaster recovery solutions are in place for databases.
- Monitor database performance and troubleshoot performance issues, including query optimization, indexing, and replication.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to design and maintain scalable, high-performing databases.
- Manage database security, ensuring data integrity and compliance with company and client policies.
- Conduct regular maintenance, patching, and upgrading of database systems.
- Provide technical expertise and best practice guidance to internal teams and clients.
Qualifications:- 5+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA, with expertise in Azure cloud environments.
- Strong understanding of SQL Server architecture, performance tuning, and disaster recovery.
- Proven experience with load balancing and geo-distributed databases.
- Hands-on experience with Azure services such as Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Traffic Manager.
- Knowledge of routing policies, including weighted and geographic-based routing strategies.
- Experience in database security, including encryption, authentication, and authorization best practices.
- Familiarity with automation and DevOps processes for database management.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
