enterprise environments.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in database administration, with deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and working knowledge of Oracle and MongoDB. This role requires a strong blend of hands-on technical skills, database development knowledge (T-SQL / PL-SQL), and leadership capability to manage complex database environments supporting business-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

Database Administration & Support

- Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server databases across on-premises and cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
- Provide operational support for Oracle (L2 level) and MongoDB environments.
- Monitor database systems, logs, and scheduled jobs to ensure availability and successful execution of processes.
- Manage database access controls, user roles, and security configurations.
- Experience with database migration projects, including migration of on-premises Microsoft SQL Server to Azure SQL platforms covering assessment, schema conversion, data migration, application compatibility, cutover planning, validation and post-migration optimization

Performance Tuning & Optimization

- Perform advanced performance tuning using tools such as SQL Profiler, execution plans, and DBCC utilities.
- Optimize database performance through query tuning, indexing strategies, and workload optimization.
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, blocking, and deadlock issues.

High Availability & Disaster Recovery

- Design, implement, and support HA/DR solutions including Always On Availability Groups, clustering, and replication.
- Manage database backup, restore,



and recovery processes.
- Conduct DR drills and ensure adherence to defined RPO/RTO objectives.

Database Development & Automation

- Support development teams with efficient T-SQL and PL/SQL scripting and optimization.
- Review stored procedures, triggers, and database code for performance and best practices.
- Develop automation scripts using T-SQL and PowerShell for routine DBA activities.
- Manage data integration tasks using SSIS, BCP, and data transformation tools.

Platform Management & Integration

- Configure and manage Linked Servers and cross-platform data transfers.
- Support integrations across heterogeneous database systems.
- Work with reporting and analytics tools such as SSRS and SSAS.

Security & Compliance

- Implement database security best practices including authentication, authorization, encryption, and auditing.
- Ensure compliance with enterprise security and governance standards.

Leadership & Collaboration

- Act as a technical lead and subject matter expert (SME) for database technologies.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts and perform root cause analysis (RCA) for critical issues.
- Mentor junior DBAs and provide technical guidance to team members.
- Collaborate with application, infrastructure,



and cloud teams for seamless service delivery.
- Participate in on-call support as required.

Required Skills & Experience

Primary Expertise

- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2014 / 2016 / 2019 / 2022)
- Expertise in:
- Performance tuning and query optimization
- Always On and HA/DR implementations
- Backup, recovery, and database maintenance

- Advanced proficiency in T-SQL scripting

Secondary Skills

- Working knowledge of Oracle DBA (L2 level)
- Experience with PL/SQL development and troubleshooting
- Exposure to MongoDB (basic administration, replication concepts)

Additional Skills

- Experience with Azure SQL Database / Managed Instance (preferred)
- Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms is a plus
- Strong understanding of:
- Data modeling (relational and dimensional)
- Database security and compliance
- Job scheduling and maintenance planning

- Qualifications

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
- 10+ years of total experience, with 6–8 years in SQL Server administration
- Proven experience managing large-scale production databases

Preferred Certifications

- Microsoft certifications (MCSA / MCSE / Azure Database Administrator)
- Oracle DBA certification (good to have)

Key Competencies

- Robust analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to manage business-critical production environments
- Leadership and mentoring capability
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proactive approach toward automation and continuous improvement

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