Job Description

Job Summary
In this role, you will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, administration & maintenance of West Pharma's SQL Server database systems. The candidate should be a subject matter expertise in performance tuning, troubleshooting & pro-active maintenance while ensuring system integrity and maximum availability of the underlying database. Working in a Global environment, the candidate should have a hands-on approach capable of working across teams and time zones.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage/Administer West Pharma's portfolio of SQL Server databases globally.
• Expertise in all areas of database administration like Installation, Configuration, Client/Server Connectivity, Backup & Recovery etc.
• Performing scheduled maintenance & patch deployment to ensure the environment is updated adequately.
• Optimization of databases based on growth and capacity management.
• Knowledge & experience in setting up High Availability (HA), SQL AON & Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions.
• Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools
• Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end.
• Experience in automated monitoring of underlying database as part of daily maintenance tasks.
• Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Experience in Data Migration/Upgrade across different MS SQL server versions.
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities
Education

• Bachelor's/Post-Graduate degree or equivalent experience.

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years 3-5 years of experience in related fields required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Subject matter expertise in SQL Server database (2012,2014,2016,2017, 2019, 2022).
• Experience with SQL Server DB on Windows (On-premise & Azure).
• Experience in Enterprise Manager, Query Analyzer, SQL Profiler, SQL Server Configuration Manager, Service Broker, SQL Server audit, Perfmon, SQL Diagnostic Manager etc.
• Experience in setting up backups & restore/recovery mechanisms.
• Experience in implementation of SQL Server Integration Services SSIS, SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS etc.
• Experience in installation, configuration, and administration of SQL workloads on Azure
• Experience in automation & development using PL/SQL, Shell, SQL builder, Perl, Windows DOS etc
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this
• Able to comply with the company's safety policy at all times
• Able to comply with the company's quality policy at all times
• Strong analytical & problem-solving ability along with excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility to work outside of working hours and on-call support.

Physical and Travel Requirements

• 15% travel, including global travel
• Occasional on-call work required
• Prefer 12pm - 9pm India time. Willingness to work outside of these hours as needed.

• Ability to work in a global and virtual environment and to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.?

Additional Requirements
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