Database Engineer - SQL Server/PostgreSQL - Hybrid
Must be able to work 50% onsite in Noida, Chennai (India) or Muroor (Abu Dhabi)
For a large engineering customer we are looking for a Database Engineer with SQL Server, PostgreSQL and Azure SQL for a remote contract until the end of the year.
You must be able to support Europe or Qatar timezone.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and manage databases in Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments.
- Develop and optimize SQL queries, indexes, and execution plans to improve performance.
- Perform database backup, restore, patching, and monitoring activities.
- Support cloud database environments using Azure SQL Database and Azure Database for PostgreSQL.
- Analyze blocking, wait statistics, and performance issues to troubleshoot database problems.
- Assist with database deployments, migrations, and environment rollouts.
- Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and performance reports.
- Collaborate with senior DBAs and cross-functional teams.
Skills & Experience
- 7+ years of experience in database administration with SQL Server and PostgreSQL administration and query development.
- Knowledge of indexing, execution plans, and performance tuning.
- Experience with database monitoring, backup/restore, and operational maintenance.
- Understanding of PostgreSQL configuration, monitoring, and basic replication.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
- Experience with Azure DevOps pipelines for database automation.
- Scripting knowledge such as PowerShell.
If you are interested please apply with your latest CV to [Confidential Information]
