Data Operations Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server on-premises environments.
• Manage Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance environments.
• Maintain Azure SQL resources and Azure Databricks workspaces.
• Monitor SQL cloud resource utilization and Databricks job scheduling.
• Coordinate data security access management with InfoSec and Infrastructure teams.
• Analyze and resolve database performance bottlenecks.
• Optimize SQL queries, indexes, execution plans, and database configurations.
• Implement proactive monitoring and alerting for production systems.
• Automate operational tasks using PowerShell, T-SQL, Azure CLI, or Python.
• Support CI/CD pipelines for database deployments using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Automate database maintenance, monitoring, and reporting processes.
• Respond to production incidents, troubleshoot issues, and perform root cause analysis.
• Maintain operational runbooks and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in on-call support rotations when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience administering Azure SQL and MS SQL Server environments.
• Experience administering Azure Databricks environments.
• Strong knowledge of T-SQL programming and query optimization.
• Experience with SQL Server backup and recovery strategies.
• Knowledge of High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) solutions.
• Familiarity with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and performance monitoring tools.
• Experience with PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Python scripting.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub, or CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ensure compliance with organizational governance and regulatory requirements.

Pay

Salary Range: $125,000 USD - $155,000 USD