Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Description:

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Monitor database health and performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Implement and manage database backup, restore, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Ensure database security, access management, and compliance with organizational policies.
• Perform database upgrades, patching, migrations, and version enhancements.
• Configure and support high availability and failover solutions such as AlwaysOn Availability Groups and SQL clustering.
• Support and manage cloud-based database services, including Azure SQL Database and Azure Managed Instance.
• Monitor storage capacity, database growth, and system resource utilization.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and cloud teams to ensure database reliability and performance.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and database standards.
• Provide troubleshooting and support for production database incidents and outages.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server Administration (2016/2019/2022).
• Experience with Azure SQL Database, Azure Managed Instance, and cloud database environments.
• Solid understanding of SQL Server performance tuning and query optimization.
• Expertise in backup/recovery strategies and disaster recovery planning.
• Experience implementing AlwaysOn Availability Groups, clustering, and replication.
• Good knowledge of database security, user management, and access control.
• Experience with database migration and upgrade activities.
• Familiarity with monitoring and troubleshooting tools for SQL Server environments.
• Understanding of Windows Server environments and networking concepts.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 7 years of experience in Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration.
• Microsoft certifications related to SQL Server or Azure Database Administration are preferred.
• Experience with automation and scripting using PowerShell or T-SQL is a plus.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes and operational support environments is an advantage.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in critical production environments.