SQL Dba-Immediate Joiner

Tekskills Inc.; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekskills Inc. is seeking a seasoned Database Engineer to manage and optimize SQL Server environments across multiple versions (2005–2019). You will design databases, implement high-availability setups, and troubleshoot complex performance issues in distributed environments.

The role requires strong SQL expertise, scripting for automation, and the ability to work under urgent conditions with clear communication. Experience in multi-vendor tech environments and security considerations is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in database design, administration and maintenance in distributed environments.
• Expertise in SQL Server installations and high availability configuration.
• Experience with troubleshooting and resolving database issues, including performance tuning and capacity planning.
• Solid understanding of related programming languages, clustering, back-up/restore technologies, replication and security.
• Proficiency in SQL coding to understand performance implications and translate requirements to developers.
• Writing scripts to automate DB related jobs (Shell, batch, PowerShell).
• Familiar with automation tools like Ansible.
• Upgrading SQL Server versions and patching procedures.

Skills

SQL Server expertise

Database design

Troubleshooting & performance tuning

High availability

SQL query optimization

Scripting (Shell/PowerShell)

Automation tools

Distributed environments

SQL Server versions (2005-2019)

Tools

SQL Server

Ansible

Job description

• technology experience of increasing scope and responsibility (e.g. software development, database) expertise in SQL Server 2005, 2008, 2012,2014,2016,2019
• Experience with database design, administration and maintenance in distributed environments
• Experience in troubleshooting and resolving database issues, including performance tuning and capacity planning.
• Proven expertise in database design, to include solid understanding of related programming languages, clustering, back-up/restore technologies, replication and security
• Proven understanding of SQL coding required to understand performance implications and translate requirements to application developers.
• Expertise in writing scripts such as Shell, batch, or PowerShell scripts, writing SQL queries to automate DB related jobs.
• Familiar with the automation tools like Ansible.
• Expertise in SQL Server installations and High availability configuration
• Expertise in SQL Server patching and troubleshooting
• Expertise in SQL Server Upgradation

Preferred Qualification:

• Strong working knowledge of industry-standards database management tools.
• Demonstrated, successful experience working in a matrixed, multi-vendor technology environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in urgent situations with high pressure and visibility.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.