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The ideal candidate brings deep experience in database administration, data platform modernization, and cloud-based architecture, particularly in leading on-prem to Azure migrations.\n Traditional DBA Responsibilities:\nAdminister, monitor, and maintain high-availability SQL Server environments (OLTP/OLAP). \nPerform daily operational DBA tasks: backups, restores, index maintenance, integrity checks, performance tuning, and job management. \nImplement and manage HA/DR solutions (AlwaysOn, failover clustering, log shipping, etc.). \nTroubleshoot database performance issues using tools like SQL Profiler, Query Store, and DMVs. \nEnforce database security, compliance policies, user access controls, and role-based permissions. \nMaintain documentation for data systems, configurations, and standard operating procedures. \nMaintain db replication: Qlik Attunity, Shadowbase, SQL Log Shipping \nUnderstanding of dimensional modeling concepts. \nCloud Data Engineering (Azure):\nMaintain Azure SQL, Azure Synapse, and Azure Data Lake environments. \nExecute on-prem to Azure migration projects, including re-platforming, data replication, and testing. \nOptimize cost, performance, and scalability of cloud-based data solutions. \nImplement monitoring and alerting across cloud environments using tools like Azure Monitor and Log Analytics. \nParticipate in the deployment and configuration of Microsoft Fabric for enterprise data workloads. \nEnsure compatibility between legacy systems and Fabric components to support unified analytics. \nCollaborate with data architects to modernize data platforms and contribute to data governance initiatives. \nCollaboration & Leadership:\nWork cross-functionally with Data Architects, BI Developers, and Infrastructure teams. \nMentor junior engineers and provide peer reviews for code, queries, and processes. \nAct as SME for database infrastructure and cloud architecture in planning and strategy sessions. \nMaintain awareness of industry best practices and emerging trends in data engineering.\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field preferred. 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