Manager, DB Support

IQVIA Inc; Ernakulam; Ibrido; INR 1.800.000 - 2.800.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

IQVIA Inc. in Kochi, India, seeks a senior DBA lead to design, implement, and optimize enterprise SQL Server databases within a hybrid work model. You will lead DBA teams, drive high availability, security, and performance initiatives for mission-critical environments.

Ideal candidates have 8–12 years of hands-on SQL Server, data warehousing, and cloud-related skills, with a track record in backups, DR, and performance tuning. Bachelor’s or higher in CS/IT/Engineering is required.

Competenze

• 8–12 years of experience with enterprise SQL Server environments.
• Experience leading DBA teams and data migrations.
• Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT/Engineering; relevant certifications preferred.

Mansioni

• Design and maintain enterprise database architectures and standards.
• Ensure availability, performance, scalability and security.
• Lead DBA team, provide mentoring and guidance.
• Plan backups, disaster recovery and high-availability solutions.
• Collaborate with development and infra teams to optimize DBs.

Conoscenze

SSIS/SSRS

SQL Server Admin

T-SQL

Backup & Recovery

Performance Tuning

Always On AG

Security & Compliance

Production Support

Query Optimization

Formazione

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT/Engineering

Microsoft SQL Server / Azure certs preferred

Strumenti

Azure SQL Database

PowerShell

Git / Azure DevOps

Power BI

SSMS

Descrizione del lavoro

Work Experience: 8-12 Years

Work Location: Kochi

Work Mode: Hybrid

Job Overview:

Lead the design, implementation, administration, and optimization of enterprise SQL Server databases. Ensure

high availability, security, performance, and reliability of mission-critical database environments while providing technical leadership to DBA teams and supporting strategic business initiatives.

Job Responsibility:

• Design and maintain enterprise database architectures, standards, and implementation processes.
• Ensure databases meet operational, performance, scalability, and availability requirements.
• Design and implement data archival strategies, security controls, and database optimization initiatives.
• Create and manage database objects, data definitions, referential integrity, and security enforcement mechanisms.
• Lead database administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, tuning, and production support activities.
• Design, implement, and validate backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high‑availability solutions.
• Perform advanced database analysis, capacity planning, and performance optimization.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to DBA team members.
• Evaluate database design approaches, implementation strategies, and backup/recovery frameworks.
• Prepare cost analyses, sizing recommendations, and database infrastructure justifications.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and business teams to ensure optimal database performance and reliability.

Technical/Required Skills:

• Strong hands‑on expertise in SSIS / SSRS, SQL Server Administration, T‑SQL, Backup & Recovery, Performance Tuning, Index Optimization, SQL Agent Jobs, SSMS, Production Support, Database Security, and Always On Availability Groups (AG).
• Extensive experience managing large‑scale production SQL Server environments.
• Expertise in query optimization, execution plan analysis, and database performance troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of database security, access management, auditing, and compliance.
• Experience with disaster recovery planning, implementation, and testing.
• Ability to lead complex database modernization, migration, and optimization initiatives.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem‑solving skills.

Skills/Experience:

• Azure SQL Database / Azure SQL Managed Instance
• SSIS / SSRS
• PowerShell Scripting
• Git / Azure DevOps
• Healthcare / Patient Hub domain experience
• Data Warehousing
• Power BI
• Cloud migration and modernization experience
• Team leadership and stakeholder management

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Microsoft SQL Server and/or Azure Database certifications preferred

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.