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Senior Database Operations Engineer - UST
Systems Engineer
Lead database operations and reliability initiatives for SQL Server and PostgreSQL in Azure cloud environments, driving automation, DevOps practices, and proactive monitoring to ensure high‑availability and performance.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain automated deployment and configuration pipelines for SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases across Azure and hybrid infrastructures.
- Develop and enforce database reliability standards, including backup/recovery, high‑availability, and disaster‑recovery strategies.
- Monitor database performance and health using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and custom tooling; proactively resolve incidents and capacity issues.
- Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to integrate database changes into CI/CD workflows following DevOps best practices.
- Lead root‑cause analysis for production issues, create post‑mortem reports, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- 10+ years of IT experience with deep expertise in SQL Server and PostgreSQL administration.
- Strong hands‑on experience with Azure services (Azure SQL, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, Azure Automation, ARM templates).
- Proven track record in building automation scripts (PowerShell, Python, Bash) and implementing CI/CD pipelines for database changes.
- Solid understanding of database reliability concepts: backup/restore, replication, clustering, and performance tuning.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, offshore development environment.