SQL Database Administrator
Job Description
Role: SQL DBA
Exp- 6 to 12 Years
Location: Pune
Job Requirements*
6 to 12+ Years of experience as a MS SQL Server DBA,
· Strong proficiency in handling DB backups- Restore, DB migration activities, performance tuning issues, HA-DR related issues and other BAU tasks).
· Ability to work efficiently and independent in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and communicate challenges or issues proactively to meet all the SLAs.>
Key Responsibilities*
< - Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases across development, test, and production environments.
- Perform database administration tasks including creation, backup, restore, migration, and upgrade of SQL Server instances
- Implement and manage high availability and disaster recovery solutions such as AlwaysOn Availability Groups, log shipping, clustering, and replication
- Design and maintain backup and recovery strategies; regularly test restore procedures to ensure data integrity and business continuity
- Manage security by implementing authentication, authorization, encryption, and auditing to protect sensitive data
- Optimize database structures, indexes, queries, and stored procedures for performance and scalability
- Monitor and manage database capacity planning, storage growth, and resource utilization
- Automate routine DBA tasks using SQL Server Agent jobs, PowerShell, or scripts
- Collaborate with application developers, infrastructure teams, and architects to support application releases and migrations
- Provide on-call and production support for critical database systems as required >