Kuzmik Michael D DDS
SQL DBA Engineer — Optimize enterprise-scale Azure SQL environments
Company: Ajmera Infotech Inc.
Experience: 5-10 years
Preferred Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid)
Note:
This position is not open to remote candidates. Only applicants able to work in a hybrid arrangement in San Jose, CA will be considered.
Ajmera Infotech Inc. is hiring on behalf of a multibillion‑dollar, NYSE‑listed healthtech leader. Join a leading global enterprise sustaining mission‑critical data operations across the U.S. and EU. As a contract SQL DBA Engineer, you’ll support a high‑availability, 24x7 production environment powering massive workloads — including databases over 5TB — for one of the most advanced platforms in healthcare technology.
Why You Will Love It
Enterprise‑grade scale – Work on production systems exceeding 10TB across continents.
Performance‑critical mission – Own deep tuning beyond Azure’s auto‑optimization.
Modern Azure stack – Apply expertise in Managed Instances, geo‑replication, and automated recovery.
Autonomous scope – Direct impact on production health, resilience, and efficiency.
Contract flexibility – Full‑time, 6‑month engagement with potential extensions.
Key Responsibilities
Tune queries and indexes using Query Store, DMVs, and manual optimizations.
Manage and monitor Azure SQL Managed Instances across U.S./EU regions.
Design and execute backup strategies and point‑in‑time restores.
Configure auto‑failover groups and implement geo‑replication.
Reduce database file sizes and optimize transaction log growth.
Monitor performance using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and SQL Analytics.
Support migration from on‑prem SQL Server to Managed Instances.
Scale compute and storage for high‑growth, large‑volume data systems.
Must‑Have Skills
5–10 years as a SQL DBA in enterprise‑scale environments.
Deep expertise in Azure SQL Managed Instances, including tier architecture (General Purpose vs. Business Critical), scaling compute/storage beyond 10TB, migration of on‑prem SQL Server, and handling distributed/elastic queries.
Advanced T‑SQL, index tuning, and query optimization using Query Store, DMVs, and manual techniques.
Experience with large databases (5TB+) in 24x7 production environments.
Proven ability to reduce database file sizes and manage transaction log growth.
High Availability and Disaster Recovery: auto‑failover groups, geo‑replication, point‑in‑time restores.
Proficient with monitoring tools: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, SQL Analytics.
Nice‑to‑Have Skills
Experience reducing transaction log sizes and managing file storage overhead.
Prior support for global or compliance‑heavy environments (e.g., healthcare, EU data zones).
Exposure to Business Critical tier optimization at scale.
Familiarity with elastic pools and query optimization across distributed databases.
Benefits
Contractor‑friendly structure – focus on delivery, not red tape.
Global footprint – support systems across U.S. and EU with impact at scale.
Work with top‑tier teams – collaborate with senior engineers and infrastructure leads.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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Experience: 5-10 years
Preferred Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid)
Note:
This position is not open to remote candidates. Only applicants able to work in a hybrid arrangement in San Jose, CA will be considered.
Ajmera Infotech Inc. is hiring on behalf of a multibillion‑dollar, NYSE‑listed healthtech leader. Join a leading global enterprise sustaining mission‑critical data operations across the U.S. and EU. As a contract SQL DBA Engineer, you’ll support a high‑availability, 24x7 production environment powering massive workloads — including databases over 5TB — for one of the most advanced platforms in healthcare technology.
Why You Will Love It
Enterprise‑grade scale – Work on production systems exceeding 10TB across continents.
Performance‑critical mission – Own deep tuning beyond Azure’s auto‑optimization.
Modern Azure stack – Apply expertise in Managed Instances, geo‑replication, and automated recovery.
Autonomous scope – Direct impact on production health, resilience, and efficiency.
Contract flexibility – Full‑time, 6‑month engagement with potential extensions.
Key Responsibilities
Tune queries and indexes using Query Store, DMVs, and manual optimizations.
Manage and monitor Azure SQL Managed Instances across U.S./EU regions.
Design and execute backup strategies and point‑in‑time restores.
Configure auto‑failover groups and implement geo‑replication.
Reduce database file sizes and optimize transaction log growth.
Monitor performance using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and SQL Analytics.
Support migration from on‑prem SQL Server to Managed Instances.
Scale compute and storage for high‑growth, large‑volume data systems.
Must‑Have Skills
5–10 years as a SQL DBA in enterprise‑scale environments.
Deep expertise in Azure SQL Managed Instances, including tier architecture (General Purpose vs. Business Critical), scaling compute/storage beyond 10TB, migration of on‑prem SQL Server, and handling distributed/elastic queries.
Advanced T‑SQL, index tuning, and query optimization using Query Store, DMVs, and manual techniques.
Experience with large databases (5TB+) in 24x7 production environments.
Proven ability to reduce database file sizes and manage transaction log growth.
High Availability and Disaster Recovery: auto‑failover groups, geo‑replication, point‑in‑time restores.
Proficient with monitoring tools: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, SQL Analytics.
Nice‑to‑Have Skills
Experience reducing transaction log sizes and managing file storage overhead.
Prior support for global or compliance‑heavy environments (e.g., healthcare, EU data zones).
Exposure to Business Critical tier optimization at scale.
Familiarity with elastic pools and query optimization across distributed databases.
Benefits
Contractor‑friendly structure – focus on delivery, not red tape.
Global footprint – support systems across U.S. and EU with impact at scale.
Work with top‑tier teams – collaborate with senior engineers and infrastructure leads.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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