Senior Database administrator

Job Description Key Responsibilities: Install, configure, and upgrade SQL Server instances (2016/2019/2022) Monitor database performance, health, and capacity; proactively identify and resolve issues Implement and manage backup/restore strategies; ensure disaster recovery readiness Manage database security: logins, roles, permissions, and auditing Perform routine maintenance: index rebuilds, statistics updates, integrity checks (DBCC) Monitor SQL Server Agent jobs, alerts, and scheduled tasks; troubleshoot job failures Perform query tuning and performance troubleshooting using execution plans and DMVs Support and maintain High Availability/Disaster Recovery setups (Always On, Log Shipping, Replication, Clustering) Execute and validate backup/restore, failover, and DR drill procedures Implement schema changes, deployments, patches, and minor upgrades Troubleshoot and resolve incidents within defined SLAs; document root cause analysis Maintain documentation of database configurations, processes, and runbooks Participate in on call/rotational shift support (24x7 environment, if applicable) Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams on database-related requirements Assist in capacity planning, storage management, and growth forecasting Required Skills Hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA at E2/E3 level Strong working knowledge of MS SQL Server (2016/2019/2022) Proficiency in T-SQL, stored procedures, and query optimization Experience with backup/recovery models and HA/DR technologies (Always On, Log Shipping, Replication, Clustering) Knowledge of SQL Server Agent jobs, maintenance plans, and DBCC commands Familiarity with monitoring tools (SQL Sentry, Redgate, SCOM, Idera, or native DMVs) Basic understanding of Windows Server, storage, and networking fundamentals Good communication, troubleshooting, and documentation skills Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment Good To Have / Additional Skills Exposure to AI/ML concepts and AI-assisted database tools (e.g., AI-based query optimization, anomaly detection, Copilot for SQL, or similar AI-driven DBA tools) added advantage Experience with Azure SQL Database / Managed Instance or AWS RDS Basic knowledge of PowerShell scripting for automation Exposure to cloud migration or version upgrade projects Awareness of ITIL processes (Incident, Change, Problem Management) Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (preferred\optional) Qualifications Any Degree Range Of Year Experience-Min Year 3 Range Of Year Experience-Max Year 6