Senior Azure SQL Database Engineer

Overview

On Site
$40 - $42 hr
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

AZURE SQL ARCHITECT
SENIOR AZURE SQL DATABASE ENGINEER

Job Details

We are currently hiring for an exciting opportunity with our client for the role of Azure SQL Architect/Senior Azure SQL Database Engineer. This is an on-site position located in Portland, OR . I'd like you to please go through the job description for your reference. Please apply here.

Role Azure MSSQL resource(Azure SQL Architect/Senior Azure SQL Database Engineer)
Location Portland, OR - Onsite
Duration: Contract - 6+ Months with possibility for extension
Rate - $40/hr on W2 All Inclusive Danta Technologies payroll OR $50/hr on C2C - Corporation to Corporation
Client: HCL Tech

What Is the Client Exactly Looking For?

The client is seeking a senior-level Azure SQL expert with deep experience in designing, deploying, automating, and maintaining Azure-based database solutions. This is not a traditional DBA role it's a hybrid of database architecture, DevOps/automation, and cloud engineering.

Engineering & Design

  • Architect, build, and deploy Azure SQL (PaaS/IaaS) solutions based on business and application requirements.
  • Evaluate and recommend best-fit database services (Azure SQL DB, Managed Instance, Hyperscale, etc.).
  • Lead database build automation using tools like Terraform, or Azure DevOps pipelines.

Operational Excellence

  • Own high-availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), backup, and performance tuning strategies.
  • Proactively monitor database health, storage, and performance using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, or custom dashboards.
  • Conduct root cause analysis for database issues and implement permanent fixes.

Planning & Governance

  • Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams during planning, development, and release cycles.
  • Participate in capacity planning, licensing optimization, and cost governance.
  • Define and enforce database security, compliance, and encryption policies.

Strategic Contributions

  • Drive discussions with architects and senior stakeholders to shape long-term database strategies.
  • Develop and present technical recommendations, best practices, and improvement plans.
  • Act as a technical mentor to junior DBAs and engineers.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 10+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA, with at least4+ years in Azure SQL.
  • Proven hands-on experience with Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs.
  • Strong knowledge of T-SQL, Query tuning, Index strategies, and Execution plans.
  • Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) for database deployments.
  • Deep understanding of Azure networking, identity (AAD), monitoring, and cost management as it relates to databases.
  • Expertise in HA/DR designs including geo-replication, failover groups, and AlwaysOn AGs.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and automation (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, PowerShell, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Microsoft Azure Certifications (DP-300, AZ-104, or AZ-305).
  • Experience with hybrid cloud/on-prem database environments.
  • Familiarity with PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB, or other cloud-native data stores is a plus.
  • Experience participating in architecture review boards and preparing engineering proposals.




Notes:- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits: Danta offers a compensation package to all W2 employees that are competitive in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, the option to elect healthcare insurance (Dental, Medical, Vision), Major holidays and Paid sick leave as per state law.

The rate/ Salary range is dependent on numerous factors including Qualification, Experience and Location.

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