SQL Database Administrator

Creospan Private Limited; Pune City; On-site; INR 8,00,000 - 15,00,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled SQL Database Administrator to oversee the management and optimization of SQL Server databases. In this pivotal role, you will ensure high availability and performance of database systems, working alongside development and IT operations teams. Your extensive experience in SQL performance tuning, backup strategies, and high-availability configurations will be essential in supporting mission-critical applications. If you are passionate about database management and eager to contribute to a dynamic IT environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a SQL Database Administrator with a focus on performance tuning.
• Proven expertise in managing and tuning SQL Server databases.

Responsibilities

• Manage, tune, and optimize SQL Server databases for high availability and performance.
• Work closely with development teams to support mission-critical applications.

Skills

T-SQL

Performance Tuning

SQL Server Internals

Query Optimization

Backup and Recovery

High-Availability Configurations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

SQL Profiler

Azure SQL

AWS RDS

Job description

Job Title: SQL Database Administrator

****THE SHIFT TIMINGS FOR THIS POSITION WOULD BE FROM 5:30 PM to 2:30 AM IST. DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT COMFORTABLE WITH THE SHIFT TIMINGS***

Position Overview:

As an experienced SQL Database Administrator (DBA), you will be responsible for the management, performance tuning, and optimization of SQL Server databases. You will work closely with development teams and IT operations to ensure high availability, reliability, and optimal performance of database systems. Your extensive experience in SQL performance tuning and database administration will be critical to supporting mission-critical applications.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience as a SQL Database Administrator with a strong focus on performance tuning and optimization.
• Proven expertise in managing, tuning, and troubleshooting SQL Server databases (preferably versions 2012 and above).
• Experience with high-availability configurations (e.g., Always On Availability Groups, failover clustering).

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency with T-SQL, query optimization, and execution plan analysis.
• Deep knowledge of SQL Server internals, indexing strategies, and server configurations.
• Expertise with performance tuning tools (SQL Profiler, Extended Events, Query Store).
• Experience with backup and recovery strategies, database replication, and disaster recovery planning.
• Knowledge of cloud-based database solutions (Azure SQL, AWS RDS) is a plus.

Tools & Technologies:

• Proficiency in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), SQL Server Profiler, and other relevant tools.
• Familiarity with other database systems like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle is an advantage.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Certifications (Preferred):

• Microsoft Certified: SQL Server Database Administrator (MCDBA) or similar certifications.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting