LERETA is seeking an experienced Azure SQL Server Database Engineer / Administrator to join our technology team. This role requires strong expertise in SQL Server administration and development within Microsoft Azure environments, combined with modern automation and DevOps practices. Our technology teams play a critical role in delivering secure, reliable, and highly available data platforms that support mission-critical services for our clients. LERETA is seeking an experienced Azure SQL Server Database Engineer / Administrator to join our technology team.
Azure SQL Administration & Engineering
- Design, deploy, and manage SQL Server environments across Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Elastic Pools, and SQL Server on Azure VMs
- Support and configure Elastic Jobs, Azure SQL orchestration, and distributed job execution
- Manage Azure SQL server-level configuration : firewall rules, private endpoints, VNet integration, auditing, threat detection, and RBAC
- Implement and administer Azure Failover Groups, geo-replication, and DR / HA strategies
- Configure and support database encryption, compliance, auditing, and operational governance controls
DevOps, CI / CD & Automation
Automate SQL deployments using Azure DevOps Pipelines, YAML CI / CD, Git-based workflows, and database release automationDevelop code-based automation solutions leveraging :PowerShell (Az modules, dba tools, custom scripts)
Azure CLIAzure FunctionsLogic Apps / Power Automate (Flows)Azure Automation Accounts & RunbooksAutomate activities such as :Schema deployment & change management
Index / statistics maintenanceDR test validation & reportingDatabase provisioningConfiguration enforcementAlert-driven recommendationPerformance & Monitoring
Monitor and tune databases using Azure SQL Insights, Query Store, Automatic Tuning, and Intelligent Query ProcessingBuild and query Log Analytics workspaces using Kusto Query Language (KQL) for custom dashboards, advanced diagnostics, and alertingIdentify and resolve :Blocking and concurrency issues
Parameter sniffingLong-running queriesPlan regressionsCPU, memory, and I / O bottlenecksApply best practices for indexing, partitioning, data distribution, and query optimizationReview execution plans to ensure efficient query performance across Azure SQL platformsT-SQL Development
Develop, maintain, and optimize complex T-SQL stored procedures, functions, views, triggers, and queriesPartner with development and product teams on schema design, indexing strategy, and data modelingWrite efficient, reusable SQL code that supports high-volume transactional and reporting workloadsOperational Responsibilities
Perform installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades across Azure SQL platformsManage backup and restore processes including :Automated PITR
Long-Term Retention policiesGeo-restore scenariosManaged Instance backup automationImplement security protections including auditing, TDE, Always Encrypted, firewall restrictions, and identity access controlsCollaborate with DevOps, cloud engineering, and application stakeholders to support operational continuity and scalabilityThis position will perform other duties as assigned based on the needs of the department.
Salary range : $95,444 - $120,000
Position requires availability to support East Coast Operations hours.
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