SQL Database Administrator

Job Title: MS SQL SME\n\nExperience: Min: 6 Years Max: 12 Years\n\nLocation: Chennai\n\nJob Requirements*\n\n- 8+ years of experience in MS SQL Server Database Administration (DBA)\n- Strong expertise in:\n- SQL Server (2016 / 2019 / 2022 versions)\n- Installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades\n- Hands-on experience in:\n- Performance tuning (execution plans, indexing, query optimization)\n- Backup & recovery strategies (full, differential, log backups)\n- Strong knowledge of:\n- High Availability & Disaster Recovery (Always On, Log Shipping, Replication, Clustering)\n- Experience in:\n- SQL migrations and upgrade activities\n- Production support environments (24x7 support models)\n- Exposure to:\n- Azure SQL / Managed Instance / Cloud-based deployments\n- Good understanding of:\n- Windows Server environments\n- Database security (TDE, encryption, access controls)\n- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills\n\nKey Responsibilities*\n\n- Install, configure, and manage SQL Server databases across environments\n- Monitor and optimize database performance and query execution\n- Design and implement backup and recovery strategies\n- Configure and maintain HA/DR solutions (Always On, Clustering, Replication)\n- Perform:\n- Database upgrades, migrations, and patching activities\n- Troubleshoot:\n- Performance issues, blocking, deadlocks, and failures\n- Ensure:\n- Database security, access management, and compliance\n- Provide L3/L4 support and handle critical incidents\n- Collaborate with:\n- Application, Infrastructure, and Cloud teams\n- Prepare and maintain:\n- Documentation, SOPs, and KT materials\n\nJob Qualifications & Skills\n\nDomain\n\n- Database Management\n- MS SQL Server Administration\n- Enterprise IT / AMS / Infrastructure\n\nTechnical Skills\n\n- MS SQL Server (20162022)\n- Performance Tuning & Query Optimization\n- Always On, Clustering, Replication\n- Backup & Recovery strategies\n- Azure SQL / Cloud DB services\n- PowerShell scripting / Automation tools\n\nSoft Skills\n\n- Strong communication & stakeholder management\n- Analytical thinking & troubleshooting capability\n- Ability to manage critical production incidents\n- Documentation and governance adherence