Senior Database Administrator – SQL Server & Snowflake

Contenterra Software Pvt Ltd; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Contenterra Software Pvt Ltd in Hyderabad is seeking a Senior Database Administrator with strong hands-on experience in SQL Server and Snowflake to support enterprise data platform operations, production environments, upgrades, migrations, monitoring, security, automation, and platform reliability.

The candidate will collaborate with Data Engineering, Application Development, Analytics, Infrastructure, BI, and other teams; 5+ years of relevant experience; proficiency in Python scripting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/MIS or equivalent.
• 5+ years of SQL Server administration experience.
• Hands-on Snowflake administration including warehouse management and RBAC.
• Strong SQL and T-SQL development and optimization.
• Experience with upgrades and migrations, production support.
• Automation scripting in Python or similar.

Responsibilities

• Manage SQL Server and Snowflake production environments.
• Plan and execute upgrades and migrations.
• Monitor performance, security, and reliability of data platforms.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering, Analytics, BI, and Infra teams.
• Develop automation to reduce manual work using Python.

Skills

SQL Server administration

Snowflake administration

Python scripting for automation

CI/CD

T-SQL development

Troubleshooting

Distributed teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / MIS

Tools

SQL Server

Snowflake

DBeaver

SSMS

PowerShell

Snowsight

Airflow

Job description

Contenterra Software Pvt Ltd | Full time

Senior Database Administrator – SQL Server & Snowflake

Senior Database Administrator – SQL Server & Snowflake

Role Summary

We are looking for a Senior Database Administrator with strong hands-on experience in SQL Server and Snowflake to support enterprise data platform operations, production environments, database upgrades, migrations, monitoring, security, automation, and platform reliability.

The candidate will work closely with Data Engineering, Application Development, Analytics, Infrastructure, BI, and other technical and business teams.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology , Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Data Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.

5+ years of experience in SQL Server administration , including configuration, performance tuning, backup and recovery, security, monitoring, troubleshooting, and production support.

Strong hands-on experience in Snowflake administration , including warehouse management, RBAC, user access, database and schema administration, monitoring, performance optimization, and platform support.

Hands-on experience with SQL Server upgrades or database migrations , including planning, testing, troubleshooting, validation, and post-upgrade support.

Strong SQL and T-SQL development and troubleshooting skills.

Experience supporting production database environments, operational incidents, scheduled jobs, access requests, and platform maintenance.

Working knowledge of Python scripting for automation, monitoring, reporting, validation, and operational support. Advanced Python development experience is not required .

Experience with CI/CD, source control, deployment processes, or database change-management practices.

Ability to work independently, manage priorities, troubleshoot complex issues, and communicate effectively with distributed/global teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Fivetran HVR for data replication, migration, or integration is strongly preferred.

Experience with other data integration or ETL/ELT technologies such as ETLWorks , Airflow, or similar tools.

Working knowledge of PowerShell.

Experience with Snowsight , SQL Server Management Studio, DBeaver , or similar database administration tools.

Experience with Agile/Scrum delivery environments.

Healthcare, managed care, health insurance, or payer data experience is preferred but not required .