SQL Database Administrator

About Us:
Vergence is a dynamic IT consulting firm in Indianapolis, specializing in delivering cutting-edge solutions for our clients. As a trusted partner in the industry, we excel in leveraging cloud technologies, advanced database management, and load balancing strategies to ensure seamless operations for businesses. Our company is mission-driven and committed to creating a work environment that fosters employee fulfillment and work-life balance. We are seeking a highly skilled SQL Database Administrator (DBA) with expertise in SQL Server on Azure, particularly focused on load balancing and geography-based routing to multiple sites.

Job Description:
As a SQL Database Administrator (DBA) at Vergence, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing our clients' database systems hosted on Azure. A core aspect of this role will be ensuring high availability through load balancing and implementing geography-based routing across multiple sites. This position requires in-depth knowledge of SQL Server, experience with Azure's cloud environment, and a strong understanding of distributed database architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain SQL Server databases within an Azure environment.
• Develop and manage solutions for load balancing, ensuring database traffic is efficiently distributed across multiple geographic sites.
• Implement and optimize geography-based routing strategies to ensure minimal downtime and improved user experience.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery solutions are in place for databases.
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot performance issues, including query optimization, indexing, and replication.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to design and maintain scalable, high-performing databases.
• Manage database security, ensuring data integrity and compliance with company and client policies.
• Conduct regular maintenance, patching, and upgrading of database systems.
• Provide technical expertise and best practice guidance to internal teams and clients.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA, with expertise in Azure cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of SQL Server architecture, performance tuning, and disaster recovery.
• Proven experience with load balancing and geo-distributed databases.
• Hands-on experience with Azure services such as Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Traffic Manager.
• Knowledge of routing policies, including weighted and geographic-based routing strategies.
• Experience in database security, including encryption, authentication, and authorization best practices.
• Familiarity with automation and DevOps processes for database management.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.