Database Administrator (MS SQL DBA)

We are seeking aDatabase Administratorto join our 24x7 follow-the-sun operations team, ensuring stable and efficient day-to-day operations of MS SQL Server databases across production and non-production environments. The role focuses on maintaining database availability, performance, security and reliability while handling L2-level incidents, service requests, health checks and routine maintenance tasks. Occasional weekend and rare holiday coverage is required, typically once per month.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SQL Server database performance, availability, space usage and scheduled jobs (SQL Agent Jobs)
• Respond to alerts, troubleshoot L2-level incidents and escalate critical issues when needed
• Manage user access, roles, permissions and support audit/compliance requirements
• Support installation, configuration, database creation, restoration and refresh activities
• Perform regular backup checks and assist with restore tests and DR exercises
• Help developers with database object creation (tables, indexes, stored procedures, views)
• Analyze slow-running queries using execution plans and basic performance tools
• Maintain operational documents including SOPs, runbooks and configuration records
• Assist with deployments, release validations and implementing DB changes
• Contribute to automation initiatives and suggest operational improvements
• Provide 24×7 rotational on-call support as required

Requirements

• 4–6 years of hands-on experience as an MS SQL DBA
• Understanding of MS SQL Server architecture, storage structures and indexing
• Experience with backup/restore using native SQL Server backups (full/diff/log)
• Knowledge of SQL Agent jobs, Alerts and basic performance tuning using DMVs
• Familiarity with AlwaysOn basics (read-only routing, health monitoring)
• Working knowledge of T-SQL and basic scripting
• Skills in basic Windows Server administration
• Basic knowledge of at least one RDBMS: Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL or MongoDB
• Strong analytical and communication skills

Nice to have

• Exposure to AlwaysOn Availability Groups and Failover Cluster Instances
• Background in patching, cumulative updates and upgrade activities
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (SolarWinds, SCOM, Dynatrace, Redgate)
• Experience with cloud database services (Azure SQL DB, Azure Managed Instance, AWS RDS for SQL Server, GCP)
• Proficiency in scripting with PowerShell for automation
• Microsoft MCSA/MCSE or DP-series