Looking for an experienced Senior SQL DBA to join our team on a 12- month contract. We are open to candidates based anywhere in Australia, must have the right to work in Australia for the duration of the contract The role: High level solution design and delivery of solutions based on Azure SQL databases Consult on, manage and administer complex Microsoft SQL Server databases as well as HA environments that include SQL clusters, AlwaysOn and Availability Groups. Provide Infrastructure expertise across Database Maintenance Strategies, stored procedures, functions and configure, test and implement appropriate servers including Azure SQL Server, Managed Instances and SQL Server on Azure VM’s (PaaS) Resolve incidents issues and implement improvements and standardization in database management of processes. Mitigate Security vulnerabilities. Support heavy data work including manipulating, migrating & integrating. Transform data into seamless formatting that can be easily analysed for all parties. Uplift and deliver Microsoft Azure platform foundations Liaise and manage relevant external stakeholders, vendors as well as internal business units. Act as an expert when writing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions using T-SQL/ MDX The perfect candidate Azure SQL experience-design, development and implementation of new applications and reports, ideally in a consulting environment Experience provisioning, modifying, deprovisioning, supporting and managing complex Microsoft PaaS SQL Server databases as well as high availability environments that include SQL clusters, AlwaysOn and Availability Groups. Experience with migration of on-prem services into Azure. Automation of data migration and stored procedure coding to Azure SQL, testing and verification; using PowerShell and Azure CLI Experience with SQL performance analysis and index tuning, capacity planning, query optimization & monitoring SQL PaaS & IaaS Backups Skills in Data troubleshooting, Connections, Clustering & always on management Would have worked heavily with data performance- manipulating, troubleshooting, migrating & integrating. Experience in the installation and management of SQL Server Reporting and Integration Services. CI/CD data environment experience including Azure DevOps ADF, Azure Data Warehousing, Synapse, Databricks, Big Data, ADL and App Insights – advantageous Experience managing Azure resources, Azure policy, Azure App Services, Azure Virtual Machines which host Active Directory Services, Third-party Application Services, SharePoint, SQL Server Services, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Network, Azure Monitoring – highly desirable Why LAB3? Work remotely from anywhere in Australia or from one of our amazing offices We work flexibly and recognise the importance of your physical and mental wellbeing - we are committed to finding the right balance. Monthly Culture Club events and social engagements Become part of one of Australasia’s largest Azure engineering practices- LAB3 is a 13-time Gold Partner and and 3-time Advanced Specialization Microsoft Partner, also Awarded Growth partner status in 2020 Certified Great Place to Work for Australia and New Zealand 3 time winner of Linked In Start-up of the year award, the latest being in 2022 Be part of a company that is leading the way in the Azure cloud space, partnered with high profile clients on both greenfield and existing projects. Consistently be exposed to the latest technologies in cloud native and highly technical environments. Be part of a company innovating and creating products that are increasingly being used the world over. Ongoing training, development and career progression Supportive work environment that values inclusion, flexibility, diversity and differences- bring your whole self to work! 💥 Ready to disrupt the industry? So are we... so join us in taking that step towards fearing less and achieving more Apply now or get in touch with Gayatri, part of our Talent team. If you have questions, on +64212379092 or gayatri.soni@lab3nz.co.nz.