Senior Database Administrator

Knoldus Inc; Dadri; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Knoldus Inc. is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to oversee Microsoft SQL Server databases across VMware and Azure environments.

You will focus on production support, stored procedures, performance tuning, and incident/change management, while contributing to Azure-based data flows for Dynamics processes. The role requires 3–7 years of experience, a degree in CS/IT, and familiarity with ITIL and data governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Relevant Microsoft SQL Server or Azure database certifications are desirable.
• ITIL Foundation certification or familiarity with IT service management processes is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases in VMware-hosted environments and Azure cloud services.
• Develop, maintain and troubleshoot stored procedures, and perform SQL query and database performance tuning as required.
• Conduct routine production health checks, monitor database availability and performance, and resolve database incidents and service requests.
• Manage work initiated through ITSM processes and Azure DevOps (ADO) boards, including BAU activities, service requests, controlled changes and project tasks.
• Raise and track change requests, follow change approval and CAB governance, and ensure implementation activities meet operational standards.
• Support database patching, upgrades, backups, recovery testing, capacity management and production reliability.
• Use monitoring and diagnostic tools such as Azure Monitor and, where available, Redgate to identify performance issues and support proactive database management.
• Support database changes and data flows for Dynamics case and claims processes, including integrations with Azure Data Factory; exposure to Azure Synapse Analytics and ETL/batch processing is an advantage.
• Maintain clear and accurate technical documentation, runbooks, operational procedures and database provisioning guidance in Confluence.
• Apply data governance and security requirements when accessing or handling personally identifiable information (PII), and follow the required Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) processes.
• Collaborate with application, data, infrastructure and service delivery teams to deliver database-related changes and project outcomes.
• Use approved AI tools to assist with SQL query optimisation, script generation, troubleshooting, log interpretation and documentation, validating outputs before implementation.
• Identify suitable opportunities for AI-assisted monitoring, anomaly detection and operational automation while protecting sensitive data and complying with organisational AI and security policies.

Skills

SQL Server

Azure SQL

VMware

Azure Monitor

Redgate

ITIL

Data security

DPIA

Confluence docs

Azure Data Factory

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/IT

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse

Azure DevOps

Job description

The ‘Senior Database Administrator’ will administer, configure, monitor and optimise Microsoft SQL Server databases across VMware-hosted environments and Azure cloud services. The role focuses on reliable production support, stored procedure development and maintenance, performance tuning, incident and change management, and supporting both BAU operations and project delivery. The role also contributes to Azure-based data flows supporting Dynamics case and claims processes, while maintaining appropriate data protection controls.

Experience Required: 3 to 7 Years

Job Type: Permanent

Work Model: Hybrid / Remote

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, configure and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases in VMware-hosted environments and Azure cloud services.
• Develop, maintain and troubleshoot stored procedures, and perform SQL query and database performance tuning as required.
• Conduct routine production health checks, monitor database availability and performance, and resolve database incidents and service requests.
• Manage work initiated through ITSM processes and Azure DevOps (ADO) boards, including BAU activities, service requests, controlled changes and project tasks.
• Raise and track change requests, follow change approval and CAB governance, and ensure implementation activities meet operational standards.
• Support database patching, upgrades, backups, recovery testing, capacity management and production reliability.
• Use monitoring and diagnostic tools such as Azure Monitor and, where available, Redgate to identify performance issues and support proactive database management.
• Support database changes and data flows for Dynamics case and claims processes, including integrations with Azure Data Factory; exposure to Azure Synapse Analytics and ETL/batch processing is an advantage.
• Maintain clear and accurate technical documentation, runbooks, operational procedures and database provisioning guidance in Confluence.
• Apply data governance and security requirements when accessing or handling personally identifiable information (PII), and follow the required Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) processes.
• Collaborate with application, data, infrastructure and service delivery teams to deliver database-related changes and project outcomes.
• Use approved AI tools to assist with SQL query optimisation, script generation, troubleshooting, log interpretation and documentation, validating outputs before implementation.
• Identify suitable opportunities for AI-assisted monitoring, anomaly detection and operational automation while protecting sensitive data and complying with organisational AI and security policies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Relevant Microsoft SQL Server or Azure database certifications are desirable.
• ITIL Foundation certification or familiarity with IT service management processes is an advantage.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of relevant experience in database administration, including hands-on support for Microsoft SQL Server in production environments.
• Strong practical knowledge of SQL Server administration, database configuration, stored procedures, troubleshooting and performance tuning.
• Experience supporting SQL Server in VMware-hosted environments and/or Azure cloud services.
• Experience handling production health checks, incidents, service requests, controlled changes and change/CAB governance through ITSM processes.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps boards for tracking operational work, changes and project activities.
• Working knowledge of database monitoring and diagnostics; experience with Redgate and Azure Monitor is useful.
• Good documentation skills, including maintaining runbooks, provisioning guidance and operational knowledge articles in Confluence or similar tools.
• Exposure to Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, ETL/ELT or batch-processing workloads is desirable.
• Understanding of data security, privacy controls and DPIA processes when working with PII data.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with approved AI assistants for SQL, scripting, troubleshooting or documentation, including the ability to validate generated outputs and avoid exposing sensitive data.

Preferred Skills & Knowledge

• Experience with Redgate SQL tools and Azure Monitor.
• Exposure to Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Dynamics-related data flows and general ETL/batch processing.
• Knowledge of backup and recovery practices, database security, access controls and production change management.
• Awareness of AI-assisted database operations, monitoring and automation in controlled enterprise environments.

Required Skills