Azure PaaS Database Associate

Azure PaaS Database Associate 12 Month Contract Remote (India)

I am seeking an Azure PaaS Database Associate to join a global manufacturing organisation, supporting enterprise-scale Azure platforms. This is an initial 12-month remote contract role based in India, working within a distributed international team responsible for cloud database services. You will be focused on the design, optimisation, and operational support of Azure PaaS database technologies, particularly Azure SQL Database and Azure Cache for Redis. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability across cloud-based workloads.

Key Responsibilities: Support the design and implementation of Azure PaaS database solutions, including Azure SQL Database and Azure Cache for Redis Monitor and optimise database performance, availability, and scalability in Azure environments Perform performance tuning, troubleshooting, and query optimisation for Azure SQL workloads Provide operational support for cloud-based database services across enterprise platforms Assist with capacity planning, monitoring, and performance analysis Implement and maintain best practices for security, high availability, and reliability Collaborate with global cloud engineering and operations teams to resolve incidents and service requests Contribute to technical documentation and operational procedures Support ongoing cloud optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience: Hands-on experience with Azure SQL PaaS Experience working with Azure Cache for Redis Strong understanding of database performance tuning and troubleshooting Experience supporting Azure-based database environments Knowledge of Azure PaaS architecture and best practices Familiarity with cloud monitoring and performance management tools Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work effectively within a remote, global team environment

Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting large-scale Azure cloud environments Exposure to automation or scripting in cloud operations Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g. Azure Administrator, Azure Database certifications)

Please apply online with your CV.