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Sr SQL DBA (Azure SQL /Azure VMs)

Job Post Information* : Posted Date 3 weeks ago(11/10/2025 7:50 AM)
ID
2025-2006
# of Openings
1
Category
Engineering

Overview

As a Senior SQL Server Database Administrator, you will be primarily responsible for managing and optimizing Microsoft SQL Server environments, both on-premises and in AWS (with some exposure to Azure). You will proactively monitor, tune, and maintain database performance and reliability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth deployments, scalability, and compliance with system standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Deploy, configure, and manage large-scale Microsoft SQL Server databases (on-prem and AWS), along with supporting PostgreSQL and MySQL environments.
  • Monitor and tune database performance — queries, indexes, I/O, caching. Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and deadlocks.
  • Perform root cause analysis for slow queries and support load testing and performance benchmarking with development and performance teams.
  • Provide data-related insights to assist in performance investigations or product improvements.
  • Recommend and execute database scaling strategies (vertical and horizontal) to meet growth and system demand.
  • Develop and maintain stored procedures, T-SQL scripts, and database jobs for automation and performance optimization.
  • Manage database replication, clustering, and high-availability configurations across data centers and cloud regions.
  • Oversee backup and recovery procedures, and maintain disaster recovery readiness.
  • Install and test database upgrades, patches, and migrations in production and non-production environments.
  • Design and maintain database schema, tables, stored procedures, and permissions in accordance with best practices.
  • Ensure code deployments and updates are executed smoothly following operational procedures.
  • Document, prioritize, and resolve support tickets in compliance with SLAs.
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, and application teams to enhance database performance and stability.

Skills Required

  • Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server (administration, T-SQL, stored procedures, performance tuning, and troubleshooting).
  • Expertise in query optimization, indexing, and database performance analysis.
  • Experience with SQL Server replication, clustering, and Always On Availability Groups.
  • Experience managing SQL Server in AWS (EC2, RDS, or Aurora); exposure to Azure SQL or Azure VMs is a plus.
  • Familiarity with PostgreSQL and MySQL administration.
  • Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python) for automation tasks.
  • Solid understanding of operational security, networking, and distributed systems principles.
  • Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, able to resolve complex issues rapidly.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with engineering and operations teams.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent

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About symplr:

As a leader in healthcare operations solutions, we empower healthcare organizations to navigate the complexities of integrating critical business operations. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and they rely on our mission-critical systems to drive better operations and better outcomes.

We are a remote-first company with employees working across the United States, India, and the Netherlands. Guided by values, we focus on teamwork, championing our customers, being rooted in action and outcomes, overcoming challenges, and leading through equality and integrity. Read more about symplr's culture and values at symplr.com/careers.


Perks & Benefits:

  • Sodexo Meal Coupon
  • Internet Reimbursement
  • Mobile Reimbursement
  • Gym Reimbursement
  • Health Insurance - Personal, Term Life Policy, Depends Cover, Dental Cover, OPD Cover & etc
  • Transport Facility - Subsidized Rate

Working at symplr means working in the unlimited growth market of healthcare technology. Our multi-year contracts with clients bring recurring revenue that creates a stable financial situation. This enables us to provide employees a competitive salary, with additional benefits like insurance, lunch coupons, and reimbursement for mobile and broadband subscription and the gym.

symplr provides employees with opportunities to grow professionally through various activities including:

  • Participation in new projects
  • Internal weekly learning sessions with colleagues
  • External learning opportunities
  • Access to Udemy to grow your skillset
  • Cross-departmental collaboration
  • Activities with international colleagues
  • Pursuit of OKRs specific to your role in the organization
  • A buddy program for new employees

Your manager will be your coach, assisting you in maximizing your current skills and cultivating new ones as you grow on your career path at symplr. You’ll also have the opportunity to present your work achievements to the team and be awarded for milestone achievements.

You’ll have regular time for fun and educational events, both digital and in-person at our Bangalore office. For example, feel free to show your pool table skills with your teammates, or take some time to relax in a massage chair.