Senior Engineer-MSSQL DBA

Job Description:

As an MSSQL Senior Engineer, you will have the opportunity to bring curiosity and innovation to life by collaborating with a diverse and global team. This role is part of the Core Infrastructure Delivery - Data Platform Delivery team. You will contribute to the management and administration of MSSQL databases, ensure system reliability, and support digital transformation initiatives.

This role requires strong technical acumen, collaboration, and communication skills in a dynamic, inclusive environment.

In this role, you will make an impact by:

• Supporting and modernizing existing enterprise MSSQL database environments.

• Developing automation tools and scripts to optimize database support.

• Designing and maintaining High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies for critical data and cloud databases.

• Installing, configuring, and maintaining database server environments.

• Participating in Agile Scrum teams and contributing to iterative development practices.

• Ensuring compliance with data protection and regulatory controls.

• Contributing to the development of future database vision and strategy at 3M.

• Supporting adoption of open-source and cloud-native database technologies.

• Representing the database function in cross-functional and global project teams.

• Leading or participating in projects involving clustering, Always On availability groups, and replication.

• Supporting compliance and auditing requirements, including DR validation.

This role supports a global operations model with rotational shifts, including:

• APAC Shift: 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM IST
• EMEA Shift: 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM IST

Flexibility and willingness to support on-call coverage during weekends or off-hours as part of a rotation is expected

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum):

• Bachelor s degree or higher from an accredited institution.

• Minimum of five (5) years of professional IT experience.

• At least five (5) years of hands-on experience managing MSSQL databases on Windows OS, including standalone and HADR configurations.

• Minimum of two (2) years experience in database migration to cloud environments (AWS preferred).

• At least two (2) years of experience implementing and supporting High Availability solutions.

• Experience in scripting with T-SQL.

• Proven experience working in Agile environments and technical project teams.

• Experience with upgrades and migrations to newer versions of SQL Server.

• Prior experience in large-scale environments supporting mission-critical applications.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

• Ability to document processes, technical designs, and data flows clearly.

• Understanding of stored procedures, views, and advanced query performance tuning.

• Working knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Shell).

• Experience with databases supporting SAP systems (preferred).

• Familiarity with database solutions on Amazon AWS (preferred) and/or Microsoft Azure.

• Cross-functional knowledge across IT domains such as applications, information security, and networking.

• Experience with encryption, data masking, and security tools.

• Exposure to third-party backup utilities such as Commvault.

• Experience with SSIS and SSRS configurations.

• Knowledge of database performance monitoring tools (e.g., SentryOne).

• Willingness to work in rotational shifts and be available for on-call weekend support when required.

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

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