Tower Lead - AzureMSSQL DBA, Microsoft Azure
United States
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Job Description
Tower Lead - AzureMSSQL DBA, Microsoft Azure
Others, Oregon

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities:\\\\r\\\\nEngineering & Design\\\\r\\\\nArchitect, build, and deploy Azure SQL (PaaS/IaaS) solutions based on business and application requirements.\\\\r\\\\nEvaluate and recommend best-fit database services (Azure SQL DB, Managed Instance, Hyperscale, etc.).\\\\r\\\\nLead database build automation using tools like Terraform, or Azure DevOps pipelines.\\\\r\\\\nOperational Excellence\\\\r\\\\nOwn high-availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), backup, and performance tuning strategies.\\\\r\\\\nProactively monitor database health, storage, and performance using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, or custom dashboards.\\\\r\\\\nConduct root cause analysis for database issues and implement permanent fixes.\\\\r\\\\nPlanning & Governance\\\\r\\\\nCollaborate with application and infrastructure teams during planning, development, and release cycles.\\\\r\\\\nParticipate in capacity planning, licensing optimization, and cost governance.\\\\r\\\\nDefine and enforce database security, compliance, and encryption policies.\\\\r\\\\nStrategic Contributions\\\\r\\\\nDrive discussions with architects and senior stakeholders to shape long-term database strategies.\\\\r\\\\nDevelop and present technical recommendations, best practices, and improvement plans.\\\\r\\\\nAct as a technical mentor to junior DBAs and engineers.\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\nRequired Skills & Experience:\\\\r\\\\n10+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA, with at least4+ years in Azure SQL.\\\\r\\\\nProven hands-on experience with Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs.\\\\r\\\\nStrong knowledge of T-SQL, Query tuning, Index strategies, and Execution plans.\\\\r\\\\nExperience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) for database deployments\\\\r\\\\nPowershell/Terraform/Ansible ( any one of them) - Secondary(Hands on)\\\\r\\\\nDeep understanding of Azure networking, identity (AAD), monitoring, and cost management as it relates to databases.\\\\r\\\\nExpertise in HA/DR designs including geo-replication, failover groups, and AlwaysOn AGs.\\\\r\\\\nFamiliarity with DevOps practices and automation (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, PowerShell, etc.).\\\\r\\\\nPreferred Qualifications:\\\\r\\\\nMicrosoft Azure Certifications (DP-300, AZ-104, or AZ-305).\\\\r\\\\nExperience with hybrid cloud/on-prem database environments.\\\\r\\\\nWorked with automation tools like Terraform, Ansible to build Azure DevOps pipelines\\\\r\\\\nFamiliarity with PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB, or other cloud-native data stores is a plus.\\\\r\\\\nExperience participating in architecture review boards and preparing engineering proposals.

Key Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications: Microsoft Azure Certifications (DP-300, AZ-104, or AZ-305). Experience with hybrid cloud/on-prem database environments. Worked with automation tools like Terraform, Ansible to build Azure DevOps pipelines Familiarity with PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB, or other cloud-native data stores is a plus. Experience participating in architecture review boards and preparing engineering proposals.

Skill Requirements

10+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA, with at least4+ years in Azure SQL. Proven hands-on experience with Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs. Strong knowledge of T-SQL, Query tuning, Index strategies, and Execution plans. Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) for database deployments Powershell/Terraform/Ansible ( any one of them) - Secondary(Hands on) Deep understanding of Azure networking, identity (AAD), monitoring, and cost management as it relates to databases. Expertise in HA/DR designs including geo-replication, failover groups, and AlwaysOn AGs. Familiarity with DevOps practices and automation (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, PowerShell, etc.). 

Other Requirements

Engineering & Design Operational Excellence Planning & Governance Strategic Contributions
Preferred Qualifications: Microsoft Azure Certifications (DP-300, AZ-104, or AZ-305). Experience with hybrid cloud/on-prem database environments. Worked with automation tools like Terraform, Ansible to build Azure DevOps pipelines Familiarity with PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB, or other cloud-native data stores is a plus. Experience participating in architecture review boards and preparing engineering proposals. 
Maximum Salary (US):  165000
Minimum Salary (US):  94000
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Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 226,300 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending December 2025 totaled $14.5 billion.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.