EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of cutting-edge projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential._

We are seeking a skilled SQL Database Administrator to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of our SQL Server environments.

Responsibilities

- Monitor SQL Server database performance, availability, space usage, and scheduled jobs
- Respond to alerts, troubleshoot L2-level incidents, and escalate critical issues when needed
- Manage user access, roles, permissions, and support audit/compliance requirements
- Support installation, configuration, database creation, restoration, and refresh activities
- Perform regular backup checks and assist with restore tests and DR exercises
- Support developers with database object creation such as tables, indexes, stored procedures, and views
- Analyze slow-running queries using execution plans and basic performance tools
- Maintain operational documents including SOPs, runbooks, and configuration records
- Assist with deployments,



release validations, and implementing DB changes
- Contribute to automation initiatives and suggest operational improvements
- Provide 24×7 rotational on-call support as required

Requirements :

- 3-6 years of hands-on experience as an MS SQL DBA
- Good understanding of MS SQL Server architecture, storage structures, and indexing
- Experience with backup and restore using native SQL Server backups
- Knowledge of SQL Agent jobs, Alerts, and basic performance tuning using DMVs
- Understanding of AlwaysOn basics, read-only routing, and health monitoring
- Working knowledge of T-SQL and basic scripting
- Basic Windows Server administration
- Strong analytical and communication skills

We offer

- Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies

- Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications

- Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms

- Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons

- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions

- Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects

- Focused individual development

- Benefit package:

- Health benefits

- Retirement benefits

- Paid time off

- Flexible benefits

- Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)

📌 SQL Dba (Chennai)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Chennai