Job Description 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
