Description

Own end-to-end SQL Server database administration, including installation, configuration, migration, and high availability design. Provide escalation support and manage 24×7 on-call rotations.

This role is on-site.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and patch SQL Server instances (2008–2022) and manage database migrations.
• Design and implement high availability solutions including clustering, replication, log shipping, and Always On.
• Perform query tuning, indexing, statistics optimization, and resolve performance issues like deadlocks and locks.
• Execute backup and recovery strategies, conduct DR drills, and manage database capacity planning.
• Automate DBA activities using PowerShell and Ansible, and maintain documentation per ITIL processes.

Required Skills

• 6+ years of hands-on SQL Server DBA experience.
• Expertise in Microsoft SQL Server architecture, indexing, filegroups, and memory structures.
• Strong SQL query tuning and performance optimization skills.
• Experience with backup, recovery, cloning, refresh, and decommissioning.
• Proficiency in Windows OS, networking, Active Directory, and PowerShell scripting.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes and 24×7 support environments.
• MCSE (MSSQL) certification is mandatory.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and automation tools like Ansible.
• Familiarity with SSIS and SSRS for data integration and reporting.

Key Skills

Education

Any Gradute