Job Description
About Persistent
We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.
Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026.
About Position:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Azure SQL Database Administrator with 10 to 15 years of expertise in managing enterprise-scale database environments across cloud and hybrid infrastructures. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge of Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and Microsoft SQL Server, with a strong focus on performance optimization, automation, database security, high availability, disaster recovery, and cloud modernization initiatives.
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Role: SQL Database Administrator
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Location: All Persistent Locations
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Experience: 10 to 15 Years
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Job Type: Full-Time Employment
What You'll Do:
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Manage, administer, and optimize Azure SQL Databases, Azure SQL Managed Instances, and SQL Server environments running on Azure Virtual Machines.
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Perform database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, backup, recovery, and maintenance activities.
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Lead SQL Server modernization and migration initiatives from on-premises environments to Azure cloud platforms.
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Monitor database performance and proactively identify bottlenecks affecting availability and efficiency.
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Analyze execution plans, indexing strategies, wait statistics, and query performance issues.
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Optimize query execution, storage utilization, compute resources, and overall database performance.
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Implement and manage High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions.
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Configure and support Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, Geo-Replication, and Point-in-Time Recovery solutions.
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Ensure recovery objectives and business continuity requirements are consistently achieved.
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Develop and implement database monitoring and observability solutions using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
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Automate database administration tasks using PowerShell, T-SQL, ARM Templates, Bicep, and Terraform.
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Build and maintain Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines for database deployment and release automation.
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Implement database security controls, encryption mechanisms, auditing, and compliance policies.
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Collaborate with application development teams to improve database design and application performance.
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Support production environments and provide root cause analysis for critical database incidents.
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Establish governance frameworks, operational procedures, standards, and best practices for database management.
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Mentor junior database administrators and provide technical leadership across database initiatives.
Expertise You'll Bring:
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10-15 years of experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator supporting enterprise-scale environments.
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Strong expertise in Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance administration.
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Extensive experience managing Microsoft SQL Server environments across multiple versions.
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Deep understanding of High Availability and Disaster Recovery architectures and best practices.
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Hands-on experience with Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, Geo-Replication, and backup strategies.
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Strong expertise in database performance tuning, query optimization, indexing, and troubleshooting.
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Advanced proficiency in T-SQL scripting and PowerShell automation.
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Experience with Azure Virtual Machines hosting SQL Server workloads.
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Strong knowledge of Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and database observability tools.
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Experience leading database migration and modernization projects into Azure environments.
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Expertise with Infrastructure as Code solutions including Terraform, Bicep, and ARM Templates.
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Experience implementing database security, auditing, encryption, access controls, and compliance standards.
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Knowledge of Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and database deployment automation.
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Familiarity with ETL technologies such as SSIS and Azure Data Factory (ADF).
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Understanding of data governance, database lifecycle management, and operational excellence practices.
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Exposure to NoSQL technologies including Azure Cosmos DB.
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Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
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Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
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Experience working in large-scale production environments supporting business-critical applications.
Benefits:
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
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Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
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Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
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Annual health check-ups
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Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents
Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:
Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.
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We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
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Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
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If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment
Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers
“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”
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Open Positions
Database,Data Warehousing
Skills Required
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Location
Database,Data Warehousing,Azure SQL,SQL,No SQL,Azure,Other
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