Senior SQL Data Base Administrator

Infosys Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 69,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A global digital services leader is seeking a Senior SQL Data Base Administrator to manage databases effectively and enhance performance. The role involves installation, configuration, backup strategies, and collaboration with development teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and significant SQL DBA experience. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of Information Technology experience.
• At least 6 years of experience on SQL DBA.
• Proven track record in monitoring and optimizing database performance.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and upgrade SQL Server instances.
• Design and implement backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with development teams to design and optimize schemas.

Skills

SQL performance tuning

SQL backups and recovery

Collaboration with development teams

Database security management

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent

Tools

SQL Server

SSRS

SSIS

SSAS

Job description

Overview

Infosys is seeking a skilled, dedicated, and proactive Senior SQL Data Base Administrator with strong interpersonal and technical skills. He/she will also assist in the development of guidelines and procedures for administration, maintenance, security best practices, create SOPs and other documentation, anticipate problems, and suggest solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Candidate can work remotely from any locations within the U.S. This position may require travel to project location
• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
• At least 7 years of Information Technology experience.
• At least 6 years of experience on SQL DBA.
• Install, configure, and upgrade SQL Server instances.
• Monitor and optimize database performance (queries, indexes, stored procedures).
• Design and implement backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Ensure database security and manage user access and permissions.
• Perform regular audits and troubleshoot database issues.
• Collaborate with development teams to design and optimize schemas.
• Maintain documentation for database configurations and procedures.
• Participate in capacity planning and performance tuning.
• Implement automation for routine tasks using scripts or tools.
• Support high availability solutions (e.g., clustering, mirroring, log shipping).
• Providing On call support on a rotational basis.
• Experience with performance tuning, query optimization, and index management.
• Knowledge of backup/recovery models, clustering, and replication.
• Familiarity with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Integration Services (SSIS), and Analysis Services (SSAS).
• Understanding of data warehousing and ETL processes.
• In order to comply with legal requirements, this role is limited to “U.S. persons” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15. U.S. persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents, and certain refugees and asylees.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across multiple business, technical teams and higher management
• Good in communication and in Client Interaction.
• Excellent Communications and client interaction skills along with exceptional written and verbal skills as well as technical documentation.
• Planning, Coordination, and Analytical skills.
• Hands-on experience in working in Global Delivery Model with onsite/offshore resources
• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Ability to work in team in diverse/ multiple stakeholder environment.

Compensation

Estimated annual compensation range for this role will be as follows: In CA, WA, NY, CO, MD, IL, MN, NJ: $94,000 to $131,600. In Washington, DC: $85,700 to $124,600.

Benefits

Benefits: Along with competitive pay as a full-time Infosys employee you are also eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance.
• Long-term/Short-term Disability.
• Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts.
• Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal).
• 401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary level.
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off.

The job entails sitting as well as working at a computer for extended periods of time. Candidates should be able to communicate by telephone, email or face to face. Travel may be required as per the job requirements.

About Us

Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.

EEO

Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.