Database Administrator

MediSolution; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris is seeking a skilled SQL Database Administrator to join our 24x7 operations team. You will ensure health, performance, and availability of SQL Server databases, with emphasis on Always On AG and HADR solutions, in Azure environments.

You will collaborate with development and infrastructure teams, implement security controls, manage backups, and participate in on-call rotations to quickly resolve incidents while maintaining documentation and best practices across the database estate.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator.
• Hands-on experience with Always On AG/HADR.
• Strong SQL Server administration skills (install, config, maintenance, troubleshooting).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a 24x7 on-call environment.
• Experience with database security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain SQL Server databases on Azure.
• Implement AG for high availability and disaster recovery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, outages, and incidents.
• Participate in a 24x7 on‑call rotation, responding to alerts and incidents as needed.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and other teams to meet business requirements.
• Develop and maintain documentation for database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Implement and maintain database security measures, including user access controls and data encryption.
• Perform database backups and restores.
• Monitor database performance and proactively identify potential issues.
• Apply database patches and upgrades.
• Participate in capacity planning and performance tuning activities.

Skills

SQL Server DBA

Azure AG/HA

On-call support

SQL performance tuning

Security controls

Tools

SentryOne

LogicMonitor

AppDynamics

Job description

Summary: We are seeking a skilled and motivated SQL Database Administrator to join our 24x7 operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for the health, performance, and availability of our critical SQL Server databases, with a strong emphasis on Always On Availability Groups (AG) and High Availability/Disaster Recovery (HADR) solutions. You will be part of a team ensuring our databases are running optimally and that we can quickly recover from any unforeseen issues.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain SQL Server databases on Azure, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability.
• Implement, configure, and manage AlwaysOn Availability Groups (AG) for high availability and disaster recovery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database performance issues, outages, and other incidents in a timely manner.
• Participate in a 24x7 on‑call rotation, responding to alerts and incidents as needed.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and other teams to ensure database solutions meet business requirements.
• Develop and maintain documentation for database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Implement and maintain database security measures, including user access controls and data encryption.
• Perform database backups and restores.
• Monitor database performance and proactively identify potential issues.
• Apply database patches and upgrades.
• Participate in capacity planning and performance tuning activities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator.
• AZ-900 certification would be added advantage.
• Hands‑on experience with Always On Availability Groups (AG) or other High Availability/Disaster Recovery (HADR) solutions.
• Strong hands‑on experience with SQL Server database administration, including installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, 24x7 environment.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with database monitoring tools (SentryOne/LogicMonitor/AppDynamics).
• Experience with SQL Server performance tuning.
• Experience with database security best practices.

At Harris, we believe great people build great software. We offer an environment where employees are empowered to make a real impact, grow their skills, and shape their careers. Our teams enjoy a supportive, award‑winning culture, a casual and collaborative workplace, and opportunities to learn from a diverse group of businesses and industries. We are financially strong and proudly part of Constellation Software Inc. (CSI), the largest software company in Canada, providing long‑term stability alongside entrepreneurial autonomy. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, we offer meaningful perks, flexibility, and—most importantly—a culture that values people, curiosity, and having fun while doing great work. Follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about our culture, values, and career opportunities.

Harris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability may contact us by email at [e-mail]. Accommodation requests may be made at any time. This email address is dedicated solely to accommodation requests and cannot be used to inquire about application status.

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As part of our recruitment process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the initial screening phase to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely align with the requirements of the role. This technology supports efficiency and consistency in the early stages, but it never replaces human judgement. All subsequent evaluations and final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment professionals. AI does not make final hiring decisions.