Ms Sql Database Administrator

HCLTech; Madurai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking a MSSQL DBA to administer, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server databases ensuring high availability, security, performance, and data integrity. The role covers installations, backups, recovery, monitoring, and supporting application teams with database activities.

Responsibilities include configuring SQL Server instances, tuning performance, managing security and access, and handling patching, upgrades, and DR planning.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2016/2019/2022).
• Proficiency in T-SQL, performance tuning, and query optimization.
• Knowledge of SQL Server Always On, Replication, SSIS, SSRS, and SSMS.
• Experience with backup/recovery, security, and database monitoring.
• Good problem‑solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Monitor database performance and optimize queries, indexes, and resources.
• Perform backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Manage database security, user access, and permissions.
• Troubleshoot database issues and ensure high availability.
• Implement database patching, upgrades, and maintenance tasks.
• Support data migration, replication, and ETL processes.
• Create and maintain database documentation and standards.

Skills

MS SQL Server

T-SQL

Always On

Replication

SSIS/SSRS/SSMS

Backup & Recovery

Performance tuning

Security

Monitoring

Job description

Position

MSSQL DBA

Job Summary

Responsible for administering, maintaining, and optimizing Microsoft SQL Server databases to ensure high availability, security, performance, and data integrity. Manage database installations, backups, recovery, monitoring, troubleshooting, and support application teams with database-related activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Monitor database performance and optimize queries, indexes, and resources.
• Perform backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Manage database security, user access, and permissions.
• Troubleshoot database issues and ensure high availability.
• Implement database patching, upgrades, and maintenance tasks.
• Support data migration, replication, and ETL processes.
• Create and maintain database documentation and standards.

Required Skills

• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2016/2019/2022).
• Proficiency in T‑SQL, performance tuning, and query optimization.
• Knowledge of SQL Server Always On, Replication, SSIS, SSRS, and SSMS.
• Experience with backup/recovery, security, and database monitoring.
• Good problem‑solving and communication skills.