Description

Overview

The SQL DBA is responsible for providing end-to-end production support across the application lifecycle, collaborating with development, infrastructure, testing, and production teams. The role involves managing and maintaining SQL Server database environments across both IaaS and PaaS platforms, ensuring development and testing databases are current and aligned with production standards. Key responsibilities include performance tuning, database optimization, troubleshooting, routine maintenance, health checks, and investigation of production issues. The SQL DBA will also conduct peer reviews, enforce database development and coding standards, and contribute to automation initiatives within a DevOps-driven setting to support continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities

Strategic Focus
- The SQL DBA will provide support and assistance to the wider Data Services team across multiple database technologies, contributing to the effective day-to-day operation of business-as-usual (BAU) activities.




- The role is responsible for ensuring data integrity, maintaining the availability and reliability of database services, and delivering high-quality support to business-critical processes.

Operational Management
- Provide operational support and drive continuous improvement across the SQL Server estate, including Development, Test (System, Load, Performance, and UAT), and Production environments.
- Ensure automation, process efficiency, and appropriate tooling (including code/branch management, deployment, and configuration management) are utilised to reduce cycle times and improve the reliability, auditability, and traceability of system deployments across multiple applications.
- Ensure that processes, best practices, and database build standards are consistently applied, maintained, and continuously improved.
- Perform database health checks, manage backups, and implement DBA best practices to

📌 Senior Database Administrator, SQL Server (Pune)
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