SQL Database Administrator (DBA)

Job Title:

SQL Database Administrator (DBA)

Experience:

610 Years

Location:

PAN India (Willing to Relocate to Dubai)We are seeking an experienced

SQL Database Administrator (DBA)

to design, implement, manage, and maintain high-performance SQL Server databases. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in

database administration, performance tuning, backup/recovery, high availability

, and

security management

in enterprise-scale environments.The role involves working closely with infrastructure, development, and application teams to ensure database reliability, scalability, and security across on-premises and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server (2016/2019/2022) instances.
• Manage database performance, query optimization, and index tuning for high throughput.
• Implement and maintain High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions (AlwaysOn, Log Shipping, Replication, Clustering).
• Perform database backups, restores, and recovery testing using industry best practices.
• Manage database security, including roles, permissions, and encryption.
• Monitor database health using tools such as SQL Profiler, DMV queries, and monitoring suites (e.g., SolarWinds, Redgate, SCOM).
• Automate routine DBA tasks using PowerShell, Python, or T-SQL scripts.
• Collaborate with developers to design efficient database schemas, stored procedures, and triggers.
• Perform database migration and upgrades across environments (on-prem and cloud).
• Troubleshoot database-related incidents, ensure RCA documentation, and provide performance insights.
• Work with DevOps/Cloud teams for deployment automation and Azure SQL / AWS RDS support.
  

Technical Skills

Core Expertise:

• Microsoft SQL Server Administration (2016/2019/2022)
• Database design, tuning, and optimization
• Backup, restore, and recovery (native tools, Redgate, or similar)
• High Availability & Disaster Recovery (AlwaysOn, Log Shipping, Clustering, Replication)
• T-SQL scripting and automation
  

Monitoring & Tools

• SQL Profiler, Extended Events, Performance Monitor
• Monitoring tools: Redgate, SolarWinds, SentryOne, or equivalent
  

Scripting & Automation

• PowerShell / Python scripting for DBA automation tasks
  

Preferred (Good To Have)

• Experience with Azure SQL Database or AWS RDS
• Familiarity with NoSQL or cloud-native databases
• Experience in database migration projects (on-prem to cloud)
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps integration