Senior Database Administrator (SQL Server, MySQL & Cosmos DB)

HCLTech; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to secure SQL Server, MySQL, and Cosmos DB environments across mission-critical production systems in Abu Dhabi. The role emphasizes availability, performance, security, and reliability with hands-on Azure migration and Always On capabilities.

The candidate will manage high-availability setups, perform migrations, troubleshoot complex issues, and support deployments while ensuring compliance with audit and security standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA
• Strong knowledge of Azure database technologies
• Experience in Banking or Financial Services environments preferred
• Ability to work in a critical production support environment

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain SQL Server, MySQL, and Cosmos DB environments.
• Ensure 24x7 database availability, performance, and security.
• Manage database high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Implement and support SQL Server Always On Availability Groups.
• Perform Azure database migration projects and upgrades.
• Apply database patches, upgrades, and support EOL database transitions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents and performance issues.
• Monitor database health, capacity, and resource utilization.
• Assist application teams with query tuning and database optimization.
• Automate routine DBA tasks and maintenance activities.
• Support production deployments and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Prepare daily and monthly database availability reports.
• Maintain compliance with audit, risk, and security requirements.

Skills

Database Performance Tuning

High Availability & DR

Database Security & Monitoring

Capacity Planning

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Database Administrator (DBA) with strong expertise in SQL Server, MySQL, Cosmos DB, Azure Database Services, and Database Migration. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring database availability, performance, security, and reliability across mission-critical production environments.

This role requires hands‑on experience in Azure database migrations, SQL Server Always On, troubleshooting complex database issues, and managing high‑availability environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain SQL Server, MySQL, and Cosmos DB environments.
• Ensure 24x7 database availability, performance, and security.
• Manage database high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Implement and support SQL Server Always On Availability Groups.
• Perform Azure database migration projects and upgrades.
• Apply database patches, upgrades, and support EOL database transitions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents and performance issues.
• Monitor database health, capacity, and resource utilization.
• Assist application teams with query tuning and database optimization.
• Automate routine DBA tasks and maintenance activities.
• Support production deployments and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Prepare daily and monthly database availability reports.
• Maintain compliance with audit, risk, and security requirements.

Required Skills

• Database Performance Tuning
• High Availability & Disaster Recovery (HA/DR)
• Database Security & Monitoring
• Capacity Planning

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA
• Experience in Banking or Financial Services environments preferred
• Strong knowledge of Azure database technologies
• Ability to work in a critical production support environment