Posted:3 days ago|
Platform:
Remote
Contractual
Job Title: Senior Database Administrator Experience: 7+ Years Location: Remote Contract Duration: Long Term Work Time: IST Shift Job Summary The Senior Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing the organization’s database systems. The role involves working on strategic initiatives, ensuring high availability, and aligning database infrastructure with long-term business goals while adhering to best practices in database administration. Responsibilities Optimize database queries for fast and efficient data retrieval, especially for complex or high-volume operations Design and implement indexing strategies to enhance query performance Monitor and analyze inefficient queries, providing recommendations for improvements Evaluate execution plans to identify performance bottlenecks Schedule and perform routine maintenance tasks such as backups and index rebuilding Implement automated monitoring systems to track database health and performance Proactively diagnose and resolve issues like locking, deadlocks, and data corruption Manage clustering, replication, and failover strategies to ensure high availability Monitor and plan for database growth and scalability Optimize resource usage including CPU, memory, disk, and network Ensure compliance with database licensing models and explore cost-saving opportunities Monitor and optimize cloud database expenses using tools like AWS Cost Explorer and Azure Cost Management Primary Skills 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience in Microsoft SQL Server administration Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field Microsoft SQL certifications (MTA Database, MCSA: SQL Server, MCSE: Data Management and Analytics) are an advantage Secondary Skills (Preferred) Experience in MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle database administration Familiarity with Data Lake, Hadoop, and Azure Exposure to DevOps or ITIL practices Behavioural Competencies Strong communication skills Effective teamwork and collaboration Digital and analytical mindset Commitment to operational excellence Customer-centric approach Business and market awareness Empathy and adaptability Growth-oriented attitude Show more Show less
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