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Support Escalation Engineer - SQL Engine at Microsoft
Required Skills
sql serverazure vmperformance tuninghigh availabilitysecuritybackup strategiestroubleshootingcustomer support
About the Role
This is a Senior Technical Support Engineer role focused on SQL Engine within Microsoft's Customer Service & Support team. The engineer will troubleshoot complex technical issues, provide advanced customer support, and collaborate with internal teams to resolve escalated problems. The position requires weekend shifts and on-call rotation, with flexibility to work up to 50% from home.Key Responsibilities
- Own, troubleshoot, and solve complex customer technical issues for SQL Engine
- Provide advanced troubleshooting and develop solutions to meet customer needs
- Maintain ownership of escalated, technically complex mission-critical issues until resolved
- Create advanced online technical content like Knowledge Base articles and blogs
- Participate in team-wide shift rotations including on-call responsibilities and weekend work
Required Skills & Qualifications
Must Have:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in any STEM related field with significant computing element
- MS SQL Server DBA experience including installation, configuration, and administration
- Experience with High Availability & DR solutions (AlwaysOn Availability Groups, FCI, etc.)
- Ability to handle high pressure situations and maintain calm in stressful environments
Benefits & Perks
- Industry leading healthcare