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SQL Database Administrator

SQL Database Administrator

Tata Consultancy ServicesBengaluru, Karnataka, India
30+ days ago
Job description
  • Required Experience & Skillset :
  • For E3- level More than 8 years of Experience in IT with a minimum 5 years in SQL administration
  • Expert knowledge of :
  • Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of current and previous MS SQL server versions dating back to 2016
  • SQL server maintenance tasks
  • SQL server high availability / disaster recovery solutions especially SQL Cluster and Always On
  • SQL server backup strategies and recovery of instances and databases
  • Performance tuning / optimization of SQL server
  • Data encryption
  • Good knowledge of :
  • SQL server monitoring concepts
  • Data protection (GDPR / SOX etc. concepts)
  • Security, secure SQL server access and user / role assignment
  • Secure SQL networking
  • T-SQL\PowerShell
  • Cloud concepts – optional (e.g. Azure\AWS\GCP)
  • Power BI basics
  • Hands on experience in :
  • Upgrading and updating SQL server
  • Log shipping, mirroring, replication techniques
  • SCOM operations
  • Windows OS administration - optional
  • Virtualization technology (VMware / Citrix) - optional
  • SSIS / SSRS administration – optional

    Desired :

    • Strong proficiency in performance tuning, query optimization, and resolving database-related performance issues.
    • Expertise in analyzing and mitigating wait events, bottlenecks, and resource contention.
    • Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing database replication and CDC solutions.
    • In-depth knowledge of SQL Server high availability and disaster recovery mechanisms.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
    • Azure knowledge is a plus. Willingness to further grow on Azure technologies is a must.
    • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude.
    • Experience with other database systems (Oracle, MySQL, DB2, PostgreSQL) and cloud platforms is a plus.
    • Ability to communicate well in English, Dutch language is an advantage.
    • Ability to plan and execute patch plan for SQL server
    • Open to work in 16x5 support shifts and on-call support during off-business hours and weekends
    • Experience with ITIL processes especially incident, change and problem management
    • Need to be independent and coordinate with various teams for the daily operations, plan and execute scheduled activities.
    • Possesses SQL Server Microsoft certification at associate or expert level
    • Willingness to learn new skills and technologies.
    • Ability to think independently and have ability to find solutions to complex issues from different sources
    • Ability to make quick decisions, assume leadership without supervision, able to assume a role of authority as necessary.
    • A keen eye for detail and a result driven approach
    • Effective analysis : Ability to listen, analyze and summarize.
    • Ability to work in stressful situations. Conflict management skills is a plus.
    • Customer and team-work oriented.
    • Outstanding communication skills. Excellent English written and oral communication skills
    • Microsoft Certification in SQL Server (Will be Preferred)
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    Database Administrator • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India