MS SQL Server DBA

Tekfriday; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekfriday in Hyderabad is seeking a skilled MS SQL Server DBA with 3-4 years of experience in database administration and performance tuning. Responsibilities include maintaining SQL Server databases, optimizing performance, performing backups, and supporting high availability environments. Ideal candidates should have strong troubleshooting abilities, knowledge of HA/DR concepts, and Microsoft SQL Server 2016/2019/2022 experience. Exposure to Snowflake and Azure will be considered a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in database administration.
• Strong hands-on experience in Microsoft SQL Server 2016/2019/2022.
• Good understanding of HA/DR concepts.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and support Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Monitor database performance and optimize queries.
• Perform database backup, restore, and recovery activities.
• Troubleshoot blocking, deadlocks, long-running queries, and performance bottlenecks.

Skills

SQL Queries

Stored Procedures

Performance Tuning

Indexing

Backup & Restore

SQL Server Agent

Database Security & Permissions

Replication

Always On Availability Groups

Troubleshooting Production Issues

HA/DR Concepts

Windows Server Knowledge

Job description

Overview

TekFriday Processing Solutions | Full time

We are seeking a skilled MS SQL Server DBA with 3–4 years of experience in database administration, performance tuning, backup & recovery, and production support. The ideal candidate should have strong troubleshooting skills and experience in maintaining SQL Server environments. Knowledge of Snowflake will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and support Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Monitor database performance and optimize queries, indexing, and stored procedures.
• Perform database backup, restore, and recovery activities.
• Configure and manage SQL Server Log Shipping.
• Monitor and troubleshoot log shipping synchronization issues.
• Handle database patching, migrations, and deployment activities.
• Monitor SQL Server Agent jobs, replication, and database health.
• Troubleshoot blocking, deadlocks, long-running queries, and performance bottlenecks.
• Manage database security, user roles, and permissions.
• Support High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) environments.
• Work with development and application teams for database-related activities.
• Maintain database documentation and operational procedures.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience in Microsoft SQL Server 2016/2019/2022.
• Good knowledge of:
  
• SQL Queries
• Stored Procedures
• Performance Tuning
• Indexing
• Backup & Restore
• SQL Server Agent
• Database Security & Permissions
• Replication
• Always On Availability Groups (basic knowledge preferred)
• Experience in troubleshooting production database issues.
• Good understanding of HA/DR concepts.
• Knowledge of Windows Server environment.

Good to Have Skills

• Basic knowledge or exposure to Snowflake.
• Experience in SQL Server to Snowflake migration/support.
• Exposure to Azure cloud environment.
• Scripting or automation knowledge using PowerShell.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work in production support environments.
• Quick learner with willingness to work on new technologies.