Job Title : SQL Database Administrator (DBA)
Experience : 6–10 Years
Location : PAN India (Willing to Relocate to Dubai)
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to design, implement, manage, and maintain high-performance SQL Server databases. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in database administration, performance tuning, backup / recovery, high availability , and security management in enterprise-scale environments.
The role involves working closely with infrastructure, development, and application teams to ensure database reliability, scalability, and security across on-premises and cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server (2016 / 2019 / 2022) instances.
- Manage database performance, query optimization, and index tuning for high throughput.
- Implement and maintain High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions (AlwaysOn, Log Shipping, Replication, Clustering).
- Perform database backups, restores, and recovery testing using industry best practices.
- Manage database security, including roles, permissions, and encryption.
- Monitor database health using tools such as SQL Profiler, DMV queries, and monitoring suites (e.g., SolarWinds, Redgate, SCOM).
- Automate routine DBA tasks using PowerShell, Python, or T-SQL scripts.
- Collaborate with developers to design efficient database schemas, stored procedures, and triggers.
- Perform database migration and upgrades across environments (on-prem and cloud).
- Troubleshoot database-related incidents, ensure RCA documentation, and provide performance insights.
- Work with DevOps / Cloud teams for deployment automation and Azure SQL / AWS RDS support.
Technical Skills
Core Expertise :
Microsoft SQL Server Administration (2016 / 2019 / 2022)Database design, tuning, and optimizationBackup, restore, and recovery (native tools, Redgate, or similar)High Availability & Disaster Recovery (AlwaysOn, Log Shipping, Clustering, Replication)T-SQL scripting and automationMonitoring & Tools
SQL Profiler, Extended Events, Performance MonitorMonitoring tools : Redgate, SolarWinds, SentryOne, or equivalentScripting & Automation
PowerShell / Python scripting for DBA automation tasksPreferred (Good To Have)
Experience with Azure SQL Database or AWS RDSFamiliarity with NoSQL or cloud-native databasesExperience in database migration projects (on-prem to cloud)Exposure to CI / CD pipelines and DevOps integrationSkills Required
Database Design, High Availability, Performance Tuning, Powershell, Disaster Recovery, Azure Sql, Solarwinds, Sql Profiler, Aws Rds, redgate , Python