Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced SQL Server DBA to manage, maintain, and optimize enterprise SQL Server environments across on-premises and Azure cloud platforms. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, and Azure SQL technologies.

Key Responsibilities

- Monitor, maintain, and optimize SQL Server database performance in a 24x7 rotational support environment.
- Implement, manage, and support Always On Availability Groups, SQL Server Replication, and Clustering solutions.
- Administer and troubleshoot Managed and Unmanaged Azure SQL Databases.
- Support SQL-based solutions across Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments.
- Implement database security, backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability strategies.
- Automate routine database administration tasks using PowerShell scripting and DevOps practices.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions for database-related issues.
- Collaborate with Development, Infrastructure, and DevOps teams to support deployments and database optimization.
- Plan and execute SQL Server migrations, upgrades, installations, patching, and troubleshooting across multiple SQL Server versions.
- Ensure database availability, reliability,



and compliance with organizational standards.

Required Skills & Experience

- 5+ years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA.
- Strong expertise in SQL Server administration across multiple versions.
- Experience with SQL Server performance tuning, query optimization, and index management.
- Deep knowledge of:
- Always On Availability Groups
- SQL Server Clustering
- SQL Server Replication

- Experience managing Azure SQL databases (IaaS and PaaS).
- Valuable understanding of Azure SaaS integration models for SQL-based applications.
- Strong PowerShell scripting skills for automation and administration.
- Experience in backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high availability planning.
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Good to Have

- Experience with AWS and OCI database environments.
- Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with database monitoring and automation tools.

Preferred Candidate Profile

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment.
- Experience supporting mission-critical applications.
- Comfortable working in rotational shifts and collaborating with global teams.

📌 SQL Server Database Administrator (Hyderabad)
🏢 Sutherland
📍 Hyderabad