Description

You will own the installation, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise SQL Server databases across development, testing, and production environments.

This role is on-site.

Responsibilities

• Install, upgrade, and patch SQL Server versions 2012 through 2019, including service packs and security updates.
• Manage database migrations, including environment-to-standalone and cluster (multi-node) setups, and migrate DTS/SSIS packages to newer versions.
• Implement and maintain high availability solutions such as Always On, distributed availability groups, and disaster recovery drills.
• Plan capacity, execute backup and recovery strategies using DDBoost, and perform ongoing tuning and health checks.
• Troubleshoot critical database issues, conduct root cause analysis, and provide 24x7 shift-based support.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of hands-on experience administering SQL Server 2012 to 2019.
• Strong proficiency in Windows operating systems.
• Experience with PowerShell and Perl scripting.
• Knowledge of SQL Server tools including SSMS, SSIS, and SSRS.
• Ability to perform OS and SQL performance monitoring and adjustments.
• Experience raising cases with Microsoft Support for critical issue closure.
• Strong communication skills for documentation and team collaboration.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Linux operating systems.
• Experience with Foglight for monitoring.

Key Skills

Education

Any Graduate