Senior Sql Database Administrator

Looking for SQL DBA L3

Exp Level: 5+ Years

Location: Hyderabad

N.P: Immediate

Mode of Work: Hybrid

Shift: 3pm to 12am

Job Description

• Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server instances. Our architecture uses AG and DAG architectures.
• Ensure high levels of performance, availability, sustainability, and security.
• Analyse, solve, and correct issues in real-time.
• Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes.
• Maintain and configure Transaction Replication
• Assist developers with complex query tuning and schema refinement.
• Provide 24x7 support for critical production systems.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours.
• Implement and maintain database security (create and maintain users and roles, assign privileges).
• Perform database tuning and performance monitoring.
• Plan and implement backup and recovery strategies with Cohesity
• Develop and maintain documentation for database configurations, procedures, and processes.
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.
• Manage SQL Server databases through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems.
• Configure and maintain database servers and processes, including monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security.
• Apply data modelling techniques to ensure development and implementation support efforts meet integration and performance expectations.
• Use Nutanix NDB to configure lower environments

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA or similar role.
• Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Experience with backups, restores, and recovery models.
• Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server.
• Experience with Windows server, including Active Directory.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Flexible, team player, 'get-it-done' personality.
• Ability to organize and plan work independently.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to multi-task and context-switch effectively between different activities and teams.
• MCSA, MCSE, or other related certifications are a plus.
• Experience with Azure cloud services is a plus.
• Knowledge of Oracle database administration is a plus.
• Experience with automation tools and scripting languages (PowerShell, Python) is a plus.

Core Responsibilities

• Architectural Leadership: Responsible for physical database design, capacity planning, and high-level infrastructure strategy, including on-premise and cloud (Azure/AWS) environments.
• Complex Problem Solving: Owns the resolution of high-severity production incidents (Sev1/Sev2) and performs deep-dive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to prevent recurring issues.
• Advanced Performance Tuning: Conducts T-SQL code reviews, tunes complex stored procedures, and resolves deep-seated database contention issues like deadlocks and blocking.
• Automation and Scripting: Develops custom PowerShell scripts and T-SQL automation for estate management and process improvements.
• Mentorship: Serves as a technical authority and provides guidance to L1 and L2 DBA teams globally.