Job Description

About the Role (7 -12 Years)

We are looking for an experienced

SQL Server Database Administrator

to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the

installation, configuration, performance tuning, security, backup/recovery, and high availability

of SQL Server environments. You will play a critical role in ensuring database reliability, scalability, and efficiency to support business-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain

MS SQL Server databases

across development, testing, and production environments. Perform

database monitoring, capacity planning, and performance tuning

for optimal efficiency. Implement

backup, restore, disaster recovery, and high availability strategies

(AlwaysOn, Log Shipping, Mirroring, Replication, Clustering). Manage

security administration

, including roles, permissions, and encryption. Troubleshoot database issues, provide root-cause analysis, and ensure minimal downtime. Automate recurring DBA tasks using

T-SQL, PowerShell, or other scripting tools

. Work closely with developers and application teams for query optimization and database design best practices. Ensure compliance with organizational and industry

security, auditing, and governance

standards. Maintain detailed

documentation of database architecture, processes, and procedures

.

Mandatory Skills

Strong experience in

MS SQL Server (2016/2019/2022)

administration. Expertise in

performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies

. Proficiency in

backup/recovery, disaster recovery planning, and high availability solutions

. Strong knowledge of

T-SQL programming

and

stored procedures

. Hands-on experience with

SQL Server monitoring tools

(e.g., SQL Profiler, DTA, SCOM, SolarWinds, Redgate). Experience with

database security, encryption, and compliance

.

Good-to-Have Skills

Experience with

Azure SQL Database, SQL Managed Instance, or AWS RDS

. Knowledge of

NoSQL / other RDBMS (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL)

. Exposure to

CI/CD pipelines, DevOps for database deployments

. Experience with

cloud migration projects

.

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Microsoft certifications such as

MCSE: Data Management and Analytics

or

Azure Database Administrator Associate

will be an added advantage.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹1,200,000.00 - ₹3,000,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person