SQL Server Database Administrator (L3)

Sutherland; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutherland is seeking an experienced SQL Server DBA to manage and optimize enterprise SQL Server environments across on-premises and Azure cloud platforms. The role emphasizes performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, and Azure SQL technologies.

You will monitor 24x7 operations, implement Always On availability groups, replication, and clustering, and automate tasks with PowerShell. Collaboration with DevOps and Infra teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on SQL Server DBA experience across multiple versions.
• Proficient in Always On, clustering, replication, and Azure SQL databases.
• Strong scripting skills for automation and operational tasks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize SQL Server performance in a 24x7 support environment.
• Manage Availability Groups, replication, and clustering solutions.
• Administer Azure SQL databases in IaaS and PaaS settings.
• Support Azure-based SQL solutions across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Implement backup, DR, and high-availability strategies.
• Automate routine tasks using PowerShell and DevOps practices.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement durable fixes.
• Collaborate with Dev, Infra, and Ops teams for deployments.
• Plan migrations, upgrades, installations, and patching across versions.
• Ensure availability and compliance with standards.

Skills

SQL Server administration

Performance tuning

Automation with PowerShell

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

Always On Availability Groups

SQL Server Clustering

SQL Server Replication

Azure SQL (IaaS/PaaS)

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced SQL Server DBA to manage, maintain, and optimize enterprise SQL Server environments across on-premises and Azure cloud platforms. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, and Azure SQL technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and optimize SQL Server database performance in a 24x7 rotational support environment.
• Implement, manage, and support Always On Availability Groups, SQL Server Replication, and Clustering solutions.
• Administer and troubleshoot Managed and Unmanaged Azure SQL Databases.
• Support SQL-based solutions across Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments.
• Implement database security, backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability strategies.
• Automate routine database administration tasks using PowerShell scripting and DevOps practices.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions for database-related issues.
• Collaborate with Development, Infrastructure, and DevOps teams to support deployments and database optimization.
• Plan and execute SQL Server migrations, upgrades, installations, patching, and troubleshooting across multiple SQL Server versions.
• Ensure database availability, reliability, and compliance with organizational standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA.
• Strong expertise in SQL Server administration across multiple versions.
• Experience with SQL Server performance tuning, query optimization, and index management.
• Deep knowledge of:
  • Always On Availability Groups
  • SQL Server Clustering
  • SQL Server Replication
• Experience managing Azure SQL databases (IaaS and PaaS).
• Good understanding of Azure SaaS integration models for SQL-based applications.
• Strong PowerShell scripting skills for automation and administration.
• Experience in backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high availability planning.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Good to Have

• Experience with AWS and OCI database environments.
• Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with database monitoring and automation tools.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience supporting mission-critical applications.
• Comfortable working in rotational shifts and collaborating with global teams.