Senior DBA Engineer

Summary

Join Gorilla Logic as a Senior DBA Engineer and become part of a team of expert technologists focused on database performance, cloud infrastructure, security, and operational excellence. You will collaborate with data engineers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure robust, secure, and high-performing database systems. This role demands deep technical expertise, critical thinking, and proactive problem-solving. We seek driven, collaborative team players ready to make an impact. The position involves administering, configuring, and monitoring various database environments, designing and implementing high-availability strategies, and optimizing database performance. You will also collaborate with BI teams and leverage AI-assisted tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a DBA, including in cloud environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, and PostgreSQL
• Experience with cloud-based database solutions, particularly in Azure: Azure SQL Database, Synapse Analytics, and Azure SQL Managed Instances
• Strong command of T-SQL, performance tuning, and database normalization
• Experience with ETL tools such as Azure Data Factory, SSIS, or equivalent
• Familiarity with security, compliance, and database governance best practices
• Understanding of business intelligence and data visualization needs
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with data engineers, developers, and product teams
• Attention to detail and a commitment to data integrity and security best practices
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and monitor SQL Server, Azure SQL, and PostgreSQL environments
• Design, implement, and maintain high availability, disaster recovery, and backup strategies
• Tune and optimize database performance using indexing strategies, execution plans, and diagnostic tools
• Write, debug, and maintain complex T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and scripts
• Implement and manage database security protocols including role-based access control (RBAC), encryption, and audit logging
• Collaborate with data engineering and development teams to support ETL workflows, data pipelines, and reporting environments
• Work with BI teams to create optimized data views and datasets for Power BI or other reporting tools
• Leverage AI-assisted tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Azure AI) to accelerate documentation, code generation, and performance analysis
• Monitor database health and proactively address potential issues using built-in and third-party tools
• Participate in planning, execution, and documentation of system upgrades and migrations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
• Experience with CosmosDB or other NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra, or DynamoDB