Ms Sql Database Administrator

Alike Thoughts; Bengaluru, Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Alike Thoughts is seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator to manage and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments. The role focuses on performance tuning, backup and recovery, security management, and ensuring high availability of mission-critical databases.

The candidate will install, configure, upgrade, monitor, and maintain SQL Server instances, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and ensure operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience as a SQL DBA.
• Experience with high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Proficient in performance tuning, security, backup/recovery, and DR planning.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain MS SQL Server databases.
• Monitor performance, availability, and health of databases.
• Perform backup, recovery, and DR planning.
• Troubleshoot incidents and conduct RCA.
• Implement HA/DR solutions like Always On, Log Shipping, and Replication.

Skills

SQL Server Administration

Install/configuration & Upgrades

Performance Tuning

Backup & Recovery

Always On AGs

Replication & Log Shipping

SQL Server Clustering

T-SQL Programming

Security & User Administration

Monitoring Tools (SSMS/Profiler/ XE)

Windows Server

PowerShell

Tools

SSMS

SQL Profiler

Extended Events

Azure SQL

Job description

Position SQL Database Administrator SQL DBA
Experience 5 to 8 Years
Level P3
Location As per business requirement
Employment Type FullTime

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced SQL DBA to manage support and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments The candidate will be responsible for database administration performance tuning backup and recovery security management and ensuring high availability of missioncritical databases

Key Responsibilities

• Install configure upgrade and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases
• Monitor database performance availability and health
• Perform database backup recovery and disaster recovery planning
• Troubleshoot databaserelated incidents and perform root cause analysis RCA
• Implement and manage High Availability HA and Disaster Recovery DR solutions such as Always On Availability Groups Log Shipping and Replication
• Execute database patching upgrades and migrations
• Perform capacity planning and database performance tuning
• Optimize SQL queries stored procedures indexes and database objects
• Manage database security user access roles and permissions
• Collaborate with application infrastructure and support teams to resolve issues
• Create and maintain database administration documentation and SOPs
• Ensure compliance with organizational security and audit standards

Required Skills

• Microsoft SQL Server 2016 2019 2022 Administration
• SQL Server Installation Configuration and Upgrades
• Performance Tuning and Query Optimization
• Backup and Recovery Strategies
• Always On Availability Groups
• Database Replication and Log Shipping
• SQL Server Clustering
• TSQL Programming
• Database Security and User Administration
• Monitoring tools such as SQL Server Management Studio SSMS SQL Profiler and Extended Events
• Windows Server Administration fundamentals
• PowerShell scripting knowledge

Preferred Skills

• Azure SQL Database and Azure Managed Instance
• SQL Server Integration Services SSIS
• SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS
• SQL Server Analysis Services SSAS
• Experience with cloud platforms AzureAWS
• Automation and DevOps exposure
• ITIL process knowledge

Certifications

• Microsoft Certified Azure Database Administrator Associate
• Microsoft SQL Server Certifications Preferred
• ITIL Foundation Preferred

Key Competencies

• Database Administration
• Performance Optimization
• High Availability Disaster Recovery
• Troubleshooting RCA
• Service Delivery Management
• Stakeholder Communication
• Problem Solving

Experience Range 5 to 8 Years P3
Notice Period Immediate to 30 Days Preferred
Primary Skill Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration
Secondary Skills Always On Performance Tuning TSQL Backup Recovery SSIS SSRS Azure SQL Windows Server