Database Administrator (MSSQL)

• 4–6 years of hands-on experience as an MS SQL DBA
• Understanding of MS SQL Server architecture, storage structures and indexing
• Background in backup/restore using native SQL Server backups (full/diff/log)
• Knowledge of SQL Agent jobs, Alerts and basic performance tuning using DMVs
• Familiarity with AlwaysOn basics (read-only routing, health monitoring)
• Proficiency in T-SQL and basic scripting
• Skills in basic Windows Server administration
• Knowledge of at least one RDBMS: Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL or MongoDB
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher

Nice to have:

• Exposure to AlwaysOn Availability Groups and Failover Cluster Instances
• Background in patching, cumulative updates and upgrade activities
• Understanding of monitoring tools (SolarWinds, SCOM, Dynatrace, Redgate)
• Experience with cloud database services (Azure SQL DB, Azure Managed Instance, AWS RDS for SQL Server, GCP)
• Skills in PowerShell scripting for automation
• Microsoft certification (MCSA/MCSE or DP-series preferred)

• Monitor SQL Server database performance, availability, space usage and scheduled jobs (SQL Agent Jobs)
• Respond to alerts, troubleshoot L2-level incidents and escalate critical issues when needed
• Manage user access, roles, permissions and support audit/compliance requirements
• Support installation, configuration, database creation, restoration and refresh activities
• Perform regular backup checks and assist with restore tests and DR exercises
• Support developers with database object creation (tables, indexes, stored procedures, views)
• Analyze slow-running queries using execution plans and basic performance tools
• Maintain operational documents including SOPs, runbooks and configuration records
• Assist with deployments, release validations and implementing DB changes
• Contribute to automation initiatives and suggest operational improvements
• Provide 24×7 rotational on-call support as required