Sr Database Administrator

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled SQL Server Database Administrator with 5+ years of experience to join our 24x7 operations team. In this role, you will take ownership of the health, performance, security, and availability of mission-critical SQL Server environments. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing high availability and disaster recovery solutions, with a strong focus on Always On Availability Groups (AG). Additionally, you will act as a technical mentor and drive continuous improvements across database platforms.

Responsibilities:

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Administer, manage, and optimize SQL Server databases across on-premises and Azure environments.

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Design, implement, and manage Always On Availability Groups (AG)  and other HADR solutions  for enterprise-scale systems.

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Lead troubleshooting of complex database performance issues, outages, and critical incidents with RCA ownership.

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Participate in and lead 24x7 on-call support , ensuring SLA adherence and incident resolution.

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Perform advanced performance tuning  at query, index, and server levels.

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Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and cloud teams to design scalable and resilient database solutions.

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Drive automation initiatives using scripts (PowerShell/T-SQL) to improve operational efficiency.

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Define and enforce database security standards , including encryption, access control, and auditing.

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Manage backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies, including DR drills and validation.

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Plan and execute SQL Server upgrades, migrations, and patching  with minimal downtime.

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Perform capacity planning , forecasting, and cost optimization (especially in Azure environments).

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Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, SOPs, and knowledge base articles.

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Mentor junior DBAs and provide technical guidance to the team.

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Work with monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve issues before business impact.

Qualifications:

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5+ years of experience  as a SQL Server Database Administrator.

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Strong expertise in SQL Server architecture, internals, and troubleshooting .

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Hands-on experience with Always On Availability Groups (AG)  and HADR configurations.

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Experience working in Azure (IaaS/PaaS – Azure SQL, Managed Instance)  environments.

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Strong experience in performance tuning , query optimization, and indexing strategies.

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Experience with automation (PowerShell, T-SQL scripting) .

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Hands-on experience with monitoring tools such as SentryOne, LogicMonitor, AppDynamics , or similar.

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Good understanding of database security, compliance, and best practices .

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Experience handling production-critical environments with 24x7 support model .

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Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

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Excellent communication skills with ability to interact with cross-functional teams.

Preferred / Good to Have:

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Azure certifications (AZ-900, AZ-104, DP-300).

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Experience with cloud migrations and modernization projects .

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Exposure to DevOps practices (CI/CD for database deployments) .

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Knowledge of other database platforms (PostgreSQL, MySQL) is a plus.