Senior Principal Consultant - Azure SQL Database Administrator

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Inviting applications for the role of  Senior Principal Consultant - Azure SQL DBA

Responsibilities
Azure SQL Migration & Modernization
•    Lead SQL Server migrations from On-Prem / Azure VM (IaaS) to Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance.
•    Perform database assessment and compatibility analysis using Azure Migrate and Data Migration Assistant (DMA).
•    Define migration strategies (rehost, re-platform, refactor) aligned with application requirements.
•    Execute online and offline migrations using Azure Database Migration Service (DMS).
•    Validate data consistency, performance, and application functionality post-migration.
Azure SQL Engineering & Operations
•    Design and manage Azure SQL PaaS architectures, including elastic pools and managed instances.
•    Implement High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) using Azure-native capabilities.
•    Configure automated backups, retention policies, and point-in-time restore.
•    Monitor and tune performance using Query Store, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and SQL insights.
•    Right-size Azure SQL resources to optimize performance and cost.
Security, Governance & Compliance
•    Implement Azure AD authentication, role-based access control (RBAC), and least-privilege models.
•    Enable Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), auditing, threat detection, and private endpoints.
•    Ensure compliance with enterprise security and data governance standards.
•    Participate in audits, risk assessments, and change management processes.
Automation & DevOps Integration
•    Automate database provisioning and configuration using ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
•    Support CI/CD pipelines for database deployments.
•    Script routine DBA tasks using PowerShell and T-SQL.
•    Collaborate with DevOps and SRE teams to improve reliability and operational maturity.
Collaboration & Support
•    Partner with application teams, Azure architects, and cloud operations during migration waves.
•    Provide L3 support for production Azure SQL environments.
•    Document standards, runbooks, and best practices for Azure SQL operations.

Qualifications we seek in you!
Minimum Qualifications
Core Technologies
•    Microsoft SQL Server (2012 and above)
•    Azure SQL Database
•    Azure SQL Managed Instance
•    T-SQL, Query Optimization
Azure Platform
•    Azure Migrate
•    Azure Database Migration Service (DMS)
•    Azure Monitor & Log Analytics
•    Azure Backup & Recovery Services Vault
Security & Networking
•    Azure AD integration for SQL
•    Private Endpoints, VNET integration
•    SQL Auditing and Defender for SQL
Automation & Tools
•    PowerShell scripting
•    ARM / Bicep / Terraform
•    Git-based CI/CD pipelines
Required Experience & Qualifications
•    Good exp in DBA enterprise environments
•    Proven experience with SQL Server IaaS to Azure SQL PaaS migrations
•    Strong understanding of Azure shared responsibility model
•    Experience supporting mission-critical production databases
•    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
•    Microsoft Azure certification (AZ-104, DP-300) – preferred

•    Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
•    Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
•    Experience working in transformation and modernization programs
•    Mentoring junior DBAs and contributing to knowledge sharing

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills
•    Experience integrating SQL databases with Azure-based SaaS applications
•    Knowledge of FinOps principles for Azure SQL cost management
•    Exposure to Always On architectures (On-Prem to Azure transition)

Why join Genpact? 
•    Lead AI-first transformation – Build and scale AI solutions that redefine industries 
•    Make an impact – Drive change for global enterprises and solve business challenges that matter 
•    Accelerate your career—Gain hands-on experience, world-class training, mentorship, and AI certifications to advance your skills 
•    Grow with the best – Learn from top engineers, data scientists, and AI experts in a dynamic, fast-moving workplace 
•    Committed to ethical AI – Work in an environment where governance, transparency, and security are at the core of everything we build 
•    Thrive in a values-driven culture – Our courage, curiosity, and incisiveness - built on a foundation of integrity and inclusion - allow your ideas to fuel progress 
Come join the 140,000+ coders, tech shapers, and growth makers at Genpact and take your career in the only direction that matters: Up.  
Let’s build tomorrow together. 

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