Database Administrator (DBA) & SQL DeveloperHiring Location: ChennaiExperience Range :8+ YearsJob SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) & SQL Developer with robust expertise in database administration, SQL development, data modeling, performance optimization, and large-scale data migration initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing enterprise database environments, ensuring high availability and performance, supporting application development teams, and driving data migration and transformation activities across legacy and modern platforms.This role requires a deep understanding of database architecture, relational data models, data integrity, database security, performance tuning, and migration methodologies. The candidate will collaborate closely with application architects, business analysts, infrastructure teams, and project stakeholders to design, implement, and support scalable database solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.Must-Have SkillsDatabase Administration & Operations8+ years of hands-on experience in Database Administration and SQL Development.Strong experience installing, configuring, upgrading, patching, and maintaining enterprise database platforms.Experience managing databases across Development, Testing, UAT, Production, Disaster Recovery, and Cloud environments.Expertise in:Database Monitoring and Health ChecksCapacity PlanningPerformance TuningIncident and Problem ManagementHands-on experience with:Backup and RecoveryReplicationClusteringHigh Availability (HA)Disaster Recovery (DR)Ability to troubleshoot:DeadlocksBlocking IssuesLong-running QueriesResource BottlenecksProduction Database IncidentsStrong understanding of database operational processes including release support, deployment activities, CAB approvals, and production releases.Willingness to participate in on-call production support.Database PlatformsStrong hands-on experience with one or more of the following:Microsoft SQL Server (2016/2019/2022)MySQLExperience with the following databases is an added advantage:PostgreSQLOracle DatabaseIBM DB2MongoDBSQL Development & Database EngineeringAdvanced expertise in T-SQL and/or PL-SQL development.Hands-on experience developing and maintaining:Stored ProceduresFunctionsViewsTriggersDatabase ObjectsStrong expertise in:Query OptimizationExecution Plan AnalysisDatabase Performance TuningIndex OptimizationExperience designing and maintaining:SchemasConstraintsForeign KeysIndexesPartitioning StrategiesAbility to develop data validation, auditing, and reconciliation processes.Experience supporting application teams to optimize database interactions.Data Modeling & Database DesignStrong understanding of:Relational Database ConceptsNormalization and DenormalizationDatabase Design PrinciplesLogical and Physical Data ModelingAbility to translate business requirements into scalable database designs.Experience maintaining:Enterprise Data ModelsMetadata RepositoriesData DictionariesDatabase DocumentationUnderstanding of application data flows, dependencies, and cross-system relationships.Data Migration & TransformationProven experience leading and supporting large-scale data migration initiatives.Hands-on expertise in:Source-to-Target MappingData ProfilingData Quality AssessmentData TransformationData ConversionMigration PlanningCutover ManagementExperience developing:Migration ScriptsETL ProcessesValidation FrameworksStrong experience in:Data ReconciliationData CleansingDeduplicationPost-Migration ValidationExperience supporting:Legacy System ModernizationApplication Migration ProgramsCloud Migration ProjectsPlatform ConsolidationsCloud & Modern Data PlatformsExperience supporting database deployments in AWS Cloud environments.Understanding of cloud-native database concepts and managed database services.Ability to implement best practices related to:ScalabilityResiliencyAutomationOperational ExcellenceSecurity & ComplianceStrong experience implementing database security standards, including:User ProvisioningRole-Based Access Control (RBAC)EncryptionAuditingCompliance RequirementsUnderstanding of security best practices for mission-critical production environments.Application IntegrationExperience supporting database integration with enterprise applications.Hands-on experience with:Entity Framework 6.4ADO.NET.NET Application IntegrationAbility to collaborate with development teams and recommend database best practices.Tools & TechnologiesHands-on experience with:SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)Azure Data StudioGit / BitbucketJira / ServiceNowCI/CD PipelinesPowerShell or Shell ScriptingDatabase Monitoring and Performance Analysis ToolsOperational ExcellenceExtensive experience supporting mission-critical production database environments.Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.Experience working within ITIL-based operational environments.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Good-to-Have SkillsExperience with AWS Database Services.Exposure to PostgreSQL, Oracle, IBM DB2, or MongoDB administration.Familiarity with enterprise application technologies such as:ASP.NETAngularReactJavaScriptExperience with:DevOps practicesInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Database AutomationExposure to cloud modernization and transformation initiatives.Experience working on large-scale enterprise transformation programs.Relevant certifications such as:Microsoft SQL Server CertificationsOracle CertificationsPostgreSQL CertificationsAWS CertificationsAzure CertificationsKey ResponsibilitiesAdminister and maintain enterprise database environments across multiple platforms.Monitor database health, performance, availability, and capacity.Configure backup, recovery, replication, HA, and DR solutions.Design, develop, and optimize SQL objects and database code.Analyze execution plans and improve database performance.Develop and maintain enterprise data models and database documentation.Lead data migration, transformation, and modernization initiatives.Perform data validation, reconciliation, and quality assurance activities.Support cloud database deployments and modernization programs.Collaborate with application teams to optimize database integrations.Participate in production releases, incident management, and on-call support.Ensure database security, compliance, and operational excellence.Primary SkillsDatabase Administration, SQL Server, SQL Development, T-SQL, Database Design, Data Migration, Data Modeling, Database Performance Tuning, Relational Databases, Database SecuritySecondary SkillsAWS Cloud Databases, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB, ETL, Entity Framework 6.4, ADO.NET, PowerShell, CI/CD, DevOps, ITIL, Database Modernization

📌 Database Administrator (Chennai)
🏢 UST
📍 Chennai