Database Platform Engineer

TechGrove is the Centre of Excellence for Banyan Software, based in Chennai, India. It plays a key role in supporting Banyan’s global businesses through technology, security, and software development. TechGrove brings together India’s deep pool of technical talent with Banyan’s long-term approach to growth, creating a trusted, developer-focused environment where people can do their best work. About the RoleTechGrove by Banyan Software is a portfolio of vertical SaaS businesses. We are looking for a Database Platform Engineer to own the full database layer across one of our cloud-native product companies. This is not a traditional DBA role. You will be the engineering owner of everything database: schema design, performance, stored procedures, views, migrations, on-call, and all database-related decisions across Dev, QA, and Production environments built on Azure SQL Managed Instance.This role is being built in-house to establish long-term ownership and institutional knowledge inside the engineering team.What You Will OwnAzure SQL Managed Instance across all environments: Dev, QA, and ProductionSchema design, evolution, and all migration scriptsAll stored procedures, views, functions, and complex queriesQuery performance tuning including execution plans, index strategy, statistics, and blocking analysisOn-call database support and incident responseDatabase CI/CD pipeline using DACPAC or migration-based deployments integrated with Azure DevOpsDatabase security covering TDE, RBAC, row-level security, auditing, and access controlBackup, restore, and disaster recovery validationMonitoring and alerting via Azure Monitor and SQL InsightsCapacity planning and database health across all environmentsPartnering with application developers to review data access patterns, flag inefficient queries, and guide ORM usageWhat You Will Not DoThis is not a ticket-taking support role. You will not manage on-premise servers, run manual backups, or handle routine admin tasks that can be automated. You are expected to engineer solutions, not administer systems.Required Skills8 to 12 years of hands-on SQL Server experienceDeep expertise in Azure SQL Managed Instance or Azure SQL DatabaseAdvanced T-SQL covering complex queries, stored procedures, views, triggers, and dynamic SQLQuery tuning using execution plans, index design, statistics, and wait stats analysisDatabase DevOps using DACPAC, Flyway, or equivalent migration tooling integrated with CI/CD pipelinesSchema design for high-traffic transactional systemsAzure Monitor, SQL Insights, or equivalent observability toolingStrong understanding of high availability including Always On, failover groups, and geo-replicationExperience working alongside .NET development teams using ADO.NET or Entity FrameworkGood to HaveAzure Database Administrator Associate certificationExperience with Azure SQL pricing tiers and cost optimizationFamiliarity with Microsoft Fabric or Azure Synapse for analytical workloadsExperience with row-level security for multi-tenant SaaS productsWhat Good Looks Like in This RoleNo production query runs without an index reviewEvery schema change ships with a tested migration scriptDatabase incidents are resolved with a root cause document and a prevention planDevelopers get a response within the same sprint when they raise a data access concernOn-call is structured, documented, and not reactiveWork ModelHybrid. Minimum 3 days per week from our Chennai office. Remaining days flexible based on team and sprint cycle needs. Recruitment NoticeTechGrove may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and/or assessing applicants during the recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made by our team. Personal information submitted through your application will be collected and used for recruitment purposes in accordance with applicable privacy laws. Contact us at any time with questions about our process or to request accommodation.Beware of Recruitment ScamsWe have been made aware of individuals fraudulently posing as members of our Talent Acquisition team and extending fake job offers. These scams may involve requests for personal information or payment for equipment. Protect yourself by following these steps:Verify that all communications from our recruiting team come from an @banyansoftware.com email address.Remember, employers will never request payment or banking information during the hiring process.If you receive a suspicious message, do not respond — instead, forward it to careers@banyansoftware.com and/or report it to the platform where you received it.Your safety and security are important to us. Thank you for staying vigilant.