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Technocrafts, Inc.

SQL Server DBA

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Azure Database Administrator Associate, Microsoft SQL Server * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps processes and .NET applications. * Experience with PowerApps, Power BI Services, Power Automate.

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How much do azure database administrator associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for azure database administrator associate in Canton, GA is $46.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36.30 and $55.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Azure Database Administrator Associate vs Azure Data Engineer?

AspectAzure Database Administrator AssociateAzure Data Engineer
CertificationsMicrosoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator AssociateMicrosoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
Work FocusManaging, monitoring, and optimizing Azure databasesDesigning and building data solutions on Azure
Work EnvironmentDatabase management teams, IT departments

Azure Database Administrator Associates focus on maintaining and optimizing Azure databases, ensuring data security and performance. In contrast, Azure Data Engineers design and implement data pipelines and solutions. While both roles require knowledge of Azure services, the DBA role emphasizes database management, whereas Data Engineers focus on data architecture and integration.

What is an Azure Database Administrator Associate?

An Azure Database Administrator Associate is an IT professional certified by Microsoft who is skilled in managing and maintaining cloud-based database solutions using Microsoft Azure. Their responsibilities include implementing and managing the operational aspects of cloud-native and hybrid data platform solutions built with SQL Server and Azure Data Services. They ensure database availability, security, and performance, handle backup and recovery, and monitor resources. Earning the Azure Database Administrator Associate certification demonstrates proficiency in deploying, managing, and optimizing Azure database environments.

What are some common challenges faced by Azure Database Administrator Associates when managing cloud-based databases?

Azure Database Administrator Associates often encounter challenges such as ensuring database security in a cloud environment, optimizing performance for variable workloads, and managing costs associated with cloud resources. They must be adept at configuring backups, monitoring system health, and responding to incidents or outages promptly. Collaboration with application developers and cloud architects is key to aligning database performance with overall system requirements and ensuring data integrity across distributed platforms.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Azure Database Administrator Associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Azure Database Administrator Associate, you need a solid understanding of database management, SQL query writing, and experience with cloud-based database solutions, often backed by a Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate certification. Familiarity with Microsoft Azure portal, Azure SQL Database, backup and disaster recovery tools, and monitoring systems is essential. Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with teams and address complex technical issues. These competencies are crucial for ensuring database reliability, optimizing performance, and supporting business continuity in cloud environments.
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Sr. Database Administrator (SQL Server/Azure)

Masterapp Labs

Atlanta, GA • On-site

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Posted 2 days ago

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Job Title: Sr. Database Administrator (SQL Server/Azure)
Location:  Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)-Candidates must be available to work onsite
Position Type: Contract
Interview Mode: Either Web Cam or In Person

Core Responsibilities

  • Infrastructure Management: Design, configure, provision, and manage hardware and software configurations (Azure Cloud services and Windows Servers).  Ensure compliance with data governance and State data privacy regulations and manage user permissions.
  • Automated Job Management: Design, implement, and monitor automated database jobs, maintenance tasks, and ETL workflows.
  • Scripting & Automation: Write and maintain robust scripts (SSIS, PowerShell, etc.) to automate routine DBA tasks, deployments, backups, and health checks.
  • Performance Tuning: Proactively monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, optimize queries, and manage indexing strategies. Ability to resolve hardware, software and network issues.
  • High Availability & DR: Maintain and test robust disaster recovery (DR) strategies, and failover testing. Provide 24/7 support for mission-critical systems as needed.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams: Support application development and data integration through application environment configuration, IIS administration, and implementation of security and performance best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Education: A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
  • Database Platforms: Strong expertise in managing enterprise systems (e.g., MS SQL Server, Windows Server, and Azure Cloud environment).
  • Scripting Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of scripting languages like PowerShell and SSIS for automation.
  • Infrastructure Concept: Solid understanding of storage systems, network architecture, and cloud infrastructure (i.e. Azure).
  • Problem Solving: Excellent troubleshooting skills under pressure for critical production incidents.
  • Certifications in relevant database technologies (e.g., Azure Database Administrator).
  • Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Microsoft SQL Server
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps processes and .NET applications.
  • Experience with PowerApps, Power BI Services, Power Automate.
Required/Desired Skills
Skill
Required /Desired
Amount
Actual Years of Experience
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
Required
 
 
Expertise in managing enterprise systems (e.g., MS SQL Server, Windows Server, and Azure Cloud environment).
Required
7
 
Knowledge of scripting languages like PowerShell and SSIS for automation.
Required
7
 
Understanding of storage systems, network architecture, and cloud infrastructure (i.e. Azure).
Required
7
 
Excellent troubleshooting skills under pressure for critical production incidents.
Required
 
 
Certifications in relevant database technologies (e.g., Azure Database Administrator). MUST UPLOAD CERTIFICATION
Required
 
 
Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Microsoft SQL Server MUST UPLOAD CERTIFICATION
Required
 
 
Experience with PowerApps, Power BI Services, Power Automate.
Required
7
 
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps processes and .NET applications
Required
7
 

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