SQL Database Administrator (DBA)

V2 Retail Limited; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

V2 Retail Limited is seeking a skilled SQL Database Administrator (DBA) with over 5 years of experience to manage and optimize their on-site database systems in Gurugram, Haryana. The ideal candidate will ensure high availability, security, and performance of critical databases.

The role involves installing and configuring SQL Server, monitoring performance, and implementing backup and recovery solutions. An educational background in Computer Science is essential, along with experience in enterprise-level database management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a SQL DBA in an on-premise environment.
• Hands-on experience in enterprise-level database management.
• Certifications like Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Monitor database performance, implement tuning strategies.
• Perform backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Manage database security and access controls.
• Plan database upgrades and migrations.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Proactively monitor system health and performance.

Skills

MS SQL Server administration

Performance tuning

Query optimization

Backup/recovery tools

T-SQL

Security and compliance standards

Database monitoring tools

Education

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

Tools

SQL Server (2016/2019/2022)

SSIS

SSRS

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for a skilled SQL Database Administrator (DBA) with 5+ years of hands‑on experience to manage, maintain, and optimize our on‑site database systems. The DBA will be responsible for ensuring high availability, security, and performance of databases that support business‑critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases (on‑premise).
• Monitor database performance, implement tuning strategies, and troubleshoot performance issues.
• Perform backup, recovery, disaster recovery planning, and high availability setup.
• Manage database security, access controls, and compliance with organizational policies.
• Plan and implement database upgrades, migrations, and patch management.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, and indexes.
• Support developers in database design, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Proactively monitor system health, performance, and capacity planning.
• Document processes, standards, and database configurations.
• Provide on-call support for database‑related issues.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong experience with MS SQL Server (2016/2019/2022) administration.
• Expertise in performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies.
• Proficiency in backup/recovery tools, clustering, replication, Always On Availability Groups.
• Good knowledge of T‑SQL, SSIS, SSRS, and SQL Agent jobs.
• Familiarity with security and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO, SOX).
• Experience with database monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Redgate, SentryOne).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in an on‑site environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a SQL DBA (on‑premise environment).
• Hands‑on experience in enterprise‑level database management.
• Certifications like Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or MCSE: Data Management are a plus.