Job Description
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We are collaborating with a global leader in digital transformation and technology services, recognized as a prime partner for AI and Machine Learning on Microsoft Azure. Our client is seeking top-tier talent to join their team, leveraging deep expertise and extensive experience to drive customer adoption of AI and implement cutting-edge Azure solutions for the entire machine learning lifecycle. This is an exciting opportunity to work with an elite team that has met stringent criteria for customer success, staff skilling, and technical excellence, validated through a third-party audit of their AI and machine learning practices.
Experience Required:
13+ years of IT experience and minimum of 5+ years of experience on Azure Database Migrations with technically guided, managed and governed team experience.
Primary Skills:
- Proficient in understanding customer database landscapes using SQL Server
- Expertise in configuring SQL Server High Availability/Disaster Recovery (FCI, AG) in Azure with multi-subnet and multi-region setups, and Availability sets
- Skilled in configuring and managing security, policies, resource governance, and Azure Key Vault
- Experience migrating SQL Server from on-premises to Azure Cloud utilizing tools such as DMA, DMS, Azure Data Studio, log shipping, backup and restore, among other methods
- Collaborate with internal teams, client stakeholders, and project managers to comprehend migration requirements and deliver appropriate solutions
- Lead cloud solutioning activities for Azure, particularly for large and complex migrations
- Plan storage and capacity management, create logical models, and build physical models
- Proficient in installing and configuring SQL Server versions from 200x to 2022
- Hands-on experience in troubleshooting Windows and SQL server issues
- Design, implement, and manage database systems for performance and reliability in Azure
- Upgrade SQL Server from legacy versions to the latest versions in Azure, both on-premises and cloud
- Proficient in T-SQL scripting and PowerShell scripting
- Strong understanding of database performance using various tools
- Ensure compliance with client requirements and expectations
- Experience with DBA migrations on SQL, Windows, and Linux platforms
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Associate
- DP-300: Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions
- AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
- Strong customer engagement and ability to prepare solution presentations
- Skilled in migration planning and preparations
- Excellent teamwork and problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication and analytical skills
