SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA)

SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) / Intelligent Marketing Services

About Stirista : Stirista Solutions is a Bengaluru-based company, providing support to Stirista ( a digital marketing, data, and technology company based in San Antonio, Texas. Our employees get a chance to work on real client problems as well as provide building blocks for our new projects. You will be exposed to a series of tasks that will challenge not only your knowledge / skills but also your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Join us to become a part of the culture that helped us land the Ad Age “Best Places to Work” award two years in a row. We are also amongst the top 15 fastest growing Marcomm agencies.

This is an opening for a full-time position based in Bengaluru.

We are currently looking for : SQL Server Database Administrator

Location : Bengaluru, India

Experience : 3+ years

We are seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) with leadership skills to join the team at Stirista. The SQL DBA will manage the company's existing and new Microsoft SQL Server implementations and growing Data Warehouse. This seasoned SQL DBA will have the opportunity to establish and implement best practices regarding data definition, data quality, data security, and data integration.

Key Responsibilities

Design, install, tune, maintain and monitor SQL Server databases, products and services; including, but not limited to, storage management, DB performance tuning, DB software debugging, backup and recovery, and change / configuration maintenance.

Provides technical consulting in identifying, implementing and supporting new SQL Server database function

Performs problem resolution and root cause analysis along with recommending and implementing preventive techniques.

Monitor / maintain database performance and identify / recommend areas that can be improved

Ensure the security / stability of the database servers by implementing applicable patches and maintaining appropriate security measures

Develop and enforce organizational SQL standards and best practices

Implement standardization of systems implementation, support techniques,  change control, best practices, and total quality practices in all activities.

Experience and Skills Required

3 years experience in the design, implementation and support of SQL Server 2000 / 2005 databases.

Strong SQL Server database performance analysis and tuning skills.

Expert in sizing, capacity planning, backup and recovery planning with solutions in SQL Server environments.

Excellent analytical skills, the ability to integrate information from multiple sources to execute effectively and efficiently in a dynamic environment

Ability to pursue a proactive approach to problem solving within a cohesive team environment

Ability to mentor other team members

SQL Server DBA and certifications a plus.

Experience with ETL based tools and Star Schema data structures a plus!