JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are looking for SQL Database Administrator (DBA) with 5-8 years of experience to manage, maintain, and optimize our SQL Server database environments. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in database administration, performance tuning, backup and recovery, security management, automation, and troubleshooting across Production, UAT, and Development environments.
Key responsibilities:
1. Database Administration & Environment Support
- Support production, UAT, and development environments with day-to-day database administration tasks.
- Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server database systems.
- Manage routine database operations such as monitoring, maintenance, purging, and alert handling.
- Manage and refresh DEV and QA environments to ensure consistency with production data (where applicable).
2. Performance Tuning & Optimization
- Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies for queries, indexes, and server configurations.
- Provide expertise in database performance tuning and SQL Server performance features.
- Troubleshoot and resolve blocking, deadlocks, and other performance bottlenecks.
- Proactively monitor system behavior to predict potential performance or failure issues.
- Advise development and support teams on performance issues and recommend tuning solutions.
3. Backup & Recovery
- Manage backup and recovery processes to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
- Ensure database recoverability through proper backup strategies and validation.
- Ensure system stability and availability through proactive monitoring and issue resolution.
4. Indexing & Query Efficiency
- Proficient in creating and managing clustered and non-clustered indexes.
- Understand and manage index fragmentation and perform index maintenance activities.
5. Security & Access Management
- Ensure database security through proper user access management and role-based permissions.
6. Automation & Scripting
- Automate routine DBA tasks using T-SQL and PowerShell scripting.
- Develop scripts for monitoring, maintenance, and administrative tasks.
7. Capacity Planning & Monitoring
- Perform capacity planning and monitor resource utilization.
- Continuously assess database growth and performance trends.
8. Troubleshooting & Incident Management
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to resolve complex database issues.
- Handle production incidents with focus on root cause analysis and long-term fixes.
9. Best Practices & Continuous Improvement
- Stay updated with evolving database technologies and infrastructure changes.
- Ensure adherence to best practices in database design, maintenance, and performance management.
10. Soft Skills
- Strong communication skills with ability to work independently and in a team.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with development, infrastructure, and support teams.
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