Job Description

• 8+ years of experience in SQL Server / Database Administration, including architecture responsibilities.

• Strong hands-on expertise with Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, Hyperscale.

• Deep knowledge of HA/DR, performance tuning, and security.

• Experience with Azure networking (Private Endpoints, VNets).

• Deeps understanding of SQL performance tuning

• Experience supporting mission-critical, enterprise-scale systems.

• Strong scripting/automation skills (PowerShell /Python preferred).

• knowledge on AI tools/Agents is plus

• Experience handling tools such as Redgate, Datadog etc.

• Design scalable, secure, and highly available architectures using Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VM.
• Define database standards, reference architectures, and best practices.
• Architect HA/DR solutions using Failover Groups, Active Geo-replication, Zone Redundancy, and backup strategies.
• Lead performance engineering, capacity planning, and scalability strategies.
• Design and enforce database security (Azure AD, TDE, Always Encrypted, Auditing, Defender for SQL).
• Experience with performance tuning and optimization, using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Lead database migration and modernization initiatives to Azure.
• Drive automation and DevOps using PowerShell, Azure Automation, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and lead root cause analysis (RCA).
• Optimize Azure SQL costs using right-sizing, elastic pools, and reserved capacity.
• Act as SME and escalation point, mentoring DBAs and guiding development teams.
• Adopt AI tools /Agents/third party tools for DB operations
• Cross team collaboration, SOP documentation

• SQL Server Database Administration, 8+ Years exp.

• Azure certifications (Azure Database Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect).

• Experience working with FinOps and cloud cost governance.

• Exposure to DevOps and IaC frameworks.

• Experience supporting mission-critical, high-availability systems.

Icertis is the global leader in AI-powered contract intelligence. The Icertis platform revolutionizes contract management, equipping customers with powerful insights and automation to grow revenue, control costs, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance - the pillars of business success. Today, more than one third of the Fortune 100 trust Icertis to realize the full intent of millions of commercial agreements in 90+ countries.