Job Description

Job Title: Database Lead (DB Lead)

Location:

Kochi

Experience:

5+ Years

Compensation:

20-25% hike on current CTC

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Hands-on experience in writing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, packages, functions, and leveraging SQL analytical functions.

2. Expertise with Microsoft SQL Server tools and services, particularly

SSIS

(ETL processes).

3. Troubleshoot and support existing Data Warehouse (DW) processes.

4. Perform production-level performance tuning for MS SQL databases.

5. Monitor and report on SQL environment performance and availability metrics; implement best practices for performance optimization.

6. Participate in SQL code reviews with application teams to enforce SQL coding standards.

7. Manage database backup and restore operations, including scheduled Disaster Recovery (DR) tests. Should be well-versed in

clustering

,

replication

, and

MS SQL restoration

techniques.

8. Exhibit strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work efficiently under pressure.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (B.Tech) or Master of Computer Applications (MCA).

Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in database development/administration.

Professional certifications in Database Development or Management are highly preferred.

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Familiarity with

JIRA

is a plus.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ?1,500,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Day shift
Application Question(s):

Do you have at least 5 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including writing complex queries, stored procedures, and using SSIS (ETL processes)? Do you have experience with database backup/restoration, clustering, and Disaster Recovery (DR) testing in a production environment? Are you willing to work from Kochi and open to joining full-time with a 20-25% hike on your current CTC?
Work Location: In person