MS SQL Server Professional

Role: MS SQL Server Database Administrator

Level: JL3

Locations: Bangalore (BLR), Chennai (CHN), Pune (PUNE)

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled MS SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, maintain, optimize, and support mission-critical SQL Server database environments. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in database administration, performance tuning, backup and recovery, high availability, and production support in enterprise environments.

Roles Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases across development, test, and production environments.
• Perform database installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and migrations.
• Implement and manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Monitor database health, performance, and availability and proactively address issues.
• Optimize database performance through query tuning, indexing, and resource management.
• Configure and manage High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions such as Always On Availability Groups
• Database Mirroring
• Log Shipping
• Replication
• Failover Clustering
• Manage database security, user access, roles, permissions, and compliance requirements.
• Troubleshoot database-related incidents and provide L2/L3 support.
• Support application teams during deployments, releases, and database changes.
• Automate routine administrative tasks using PowerShell, T-SQL, or SQL Agent Jobs.
• Create and maintain operational documentation, SOPs, and knowledge articles.

Technical Requirement Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in Microsoft SQL Server Administration.
• Experience with SQL Server 2016/2019/2022 environments.
• Expertise in: Database Installation Configuration; Backup Recovery; Database Performance Tuning; Query Optimization; Index Management; High Availability Disaster Recovery; Security Management; Capacity Planning; Strong knowledge of T-SQL scripting and troubleshooting.
• Experience with SQL Server Agent, SSMS, Profiler, Extended Events, and Performance Monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of Windows Server administration fundamentals.
• Experience in incident, problem, and change management processes.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to Azure SQL Database, Azure Managed Instance, or cloud database platforms.
• Experience with database monitoring tools such as Redgate, SolarWinds DPA, SentryOne, or similar solutions.
• Knowledge of PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Understanding of DevOps and CI/CD database deployment practices.
• ITIL Foundation certification (preferred).

Additional Responsibility

• Experience: 2-4 years of relevant experience in MS SQL Server Database Administration.
• Experience supporting production database environments with high availability requirements.

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production support environment.
• Strong ownership and customer-centric mindset.
• Ability to work in shifts and participate in on-call support when required.

Primary Skill: Technology | Database Administration | MS SQL Server

Job Level: JL3

Experience Range: 24 Years

Educational Requirement

Bachelor of Engineering

Preferred Skills

Technology->Cloud Platform->Databases on Azure->Azure Managed Instance for Apache Cassandra,Technology->Database->Microsoft SQL Server,Technology->DevOps->DevOps Architecture Consultancy,Technology->Mainframe Technologies->CICS

Service Line

Cloud Infrastructure Services