MS SQL DBA- Associate Tech Specialist / Tech Specialist

Darwinbox Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwinbox Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd. in Pune is seeking a seasoned Microsoft SQL Server DBA to manage production databases across Azure VM (IaaS) and Azure SQL Managed Instance (PaaS). The role focuses on administration, performance tuning, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of SQL Server DBA experience, with strong skills in backup/recovery, incident response, and cloud migrations. Location is Pune with on-site work and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of Microsoft SQL Server DBA experience in production environments.
• Prefer BE or MCA; BSc/MSc candidates are not preferred.
• Experience with Azure SQL / SQL Database on Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain SQL Server databases in Azure IaaS and PaaS.
• Optimize performance via monitoring, tuning, indexing, and capacity planning.
• Manage backups, recovery, and DR with regular validation.
• Provide production support and root-cause analysis; ensure SLA adherence.
• Collaborate with infra and cloud teams to implement best practices.

Skills

SQL Server Admin

Performance Tuning

Azure SQL

Backup & DR

PowerShell Scripting

Production Support

Incident Mgmt

Cloud Experience

Education

BE or MCA preferred

Tools

Azure VM

Azure SQL MI

DACPAC

PowerShell

Job description

Baner, Pune, Maharashtra, India

5 - 8 Years

Permanent

Job Description

Job Title: Microsoft SQL Server DBA

Experience Required5-8 years of Microsoft SQL Server DBA experience in Production environments

Work Timings (Shift Timings)Work Timing: 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Will change as per daylight saving difference). Needs to be available during morning time during release time which usually happens at 9:00 AM.

Work Location (Pune/Remote/Hybrid)Location : Pune or other physical location in India

Educational QualificationCandidate Education: Preferable BE or MCA ( Pls avoid BSc/MSc candidates)

Role Summary / Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled professional with 5-8 years of Microsoft SQL Server DBA experience in Production environments, responsible for the administration, performance optimization, and operational excellence of SQL Server databases across Azure VM (IaaS) and Azure SQL Managed Instance (PaaS) environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain SQL Server databases across Azure Virtual Machines (IaaS) and Azure SQL Managed Instance (PaaS) environments, ensuring high availability, security, and operational stability.
• Optimize database performance through proactive monitoring, query tuning, index management, capacity planning, and troubleshooting of performance bottlenecks.
• Manage backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes, including regular validation of backup integrity and recovery procedures.
• Provide production database support by resolving incidents, conducting root cause analysis, implementing preventive measures, and ensuring adherence to SLA commitments.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and cloud teams to implement database best practices, automate routine administrative tasks, and support cloud migration and modernization initiatives.

Required Skills (Must-Have)

• Database Administration & Operations
• SQL & PowerShell Scripting
• SQL Query Optimization & Performance Optimization
• Database Scaling & Partitioning
• Database Optimization & Capacity Planning
• DACPAC & Database Deployment Management
• Blocking & Deadlock Resolution
• Experience in Production Support & Incident Management
• Experience with Azure SQL / SQL Database on Cloud

Technical Environment (Specific tools/platforms used)

• Microsoft SQL Server
• Azure VM (IaaS)
• Azure SQL Managed Instance (PaaS)
• Azure Virtual Machines (IaaS)
• Azure SQL / SQL Database on Cloud
• SQL
• PowerShell
• DACPAC