Database Administrator

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We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator with 5+ years of hands-on expertise. The role involves managing and optimizing SQL Server environments, ensuring database security, availability, and performance, while supporting development teams with query optimization and database design. The ideal candidate will have strong T-SQL skills, experience with high availability solutions, and proficiency in backup, recovery, and automation practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server database instances across development, testing, and production environments
• Monitor database performance and implement optimization strategies for queries, indexes, and system resources
• Design and implement backup and recovery procedures, including disaster recovery planning and testing
• Manage database security including user access, permissions, and compliance with organizational policies
• Perform database maintenance tasks including index rebuilding, statistics updates, and space management
• Troubleshoot database connectivity issues and performance problems
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions to support business requirements
• Collaborate with development teams on database design and query optimization
• Plan and execute database upgrades, patches, and migrations
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for routine administrative tasks
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours database support
• Document database configurations, procedures, and incident responses

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on SQL Server database administration experience
• Strong proficiency in T-SQL programming and query optimization
• Experience with SQL Server backup and recovery strategies (full, differential, transaction log)
• Knowledge of SQL Server clustering, Always On Availability Groups, and replication
• Proficiency with database monitoring tools and performance tuning techniques
• Experience with Windows Server environments and PowerShell scripting
• Understanding of database security best practices and compliance requirements
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders