Delivery Lead - SQL Server DBA

Job Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced SQL Server DBA to manage, maintain, and optimize our Microsoft SQL Server database environment. The ideal candidate will have 6–8 years of hands-on experience in database administration, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and high availability solutions.

Desired Skills And Experience

 Candidates should have a B.E./B.Tech/MCA/MBA in Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field 6–8 years of experience as a SQL Server DBA. Strong expertise in SQL Server 2016/2019/2022 administration. Proficiency in T-SQL, performance tuning, and query optimization. Experience with backup/recovery tools and disaster recovery planning. Familiarity with monitoring tools like SQL Server Profiler, Extended Events, and third-party solutions. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or similar certification will be a plus. Experience with cloud-based SQL Server deployments (Azure SQL, AWS RDS). Knowledge of SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS. Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively. Excellent communication skills to interact with stakeholders and provide clear updates. Must possess good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

Key Responsibilities

 Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server instances across development, testing, and production environments. Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies to ensure optimal performance. Manage database security, roles, and permissions to ensure data integrity and compliance. Perform regular backups and recovery operations and implement disaster recovery strategies. Design and implement high availability solutions including clustering, replication, and Always on Availability Groups. Automate routine database tasks using PowerShell or T-SQL scripts. Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to support application deployments and troubleshoot issues. Maintain documentation for database configurations, procedures, and standards.

Behavioral Competencies

 Effectively communicate with business and technology partners, peers and stakeholders Ability to deliver results under demanding timelines to real-world business problems Ability to work independently and multi-task effectively Identify and communicate areas for improvement Demonstrate high attention to detail, should work in a dynamic environment whilst maintaining high qualitystandards, a natural aptitude to develop good internal working relationships and a flexible work ethic Responsible for Quality Checks and adhering to the agreed Service Level Agreement (SLA) / Turn Around Time (TAT)