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Job Description
We are seeking a skilled MS SQL Server DBA with 3–4 years of experience in database administration, performance tuning, backup & recovery, and production support. The ideal candidate should have strong troubleshooting skills and experience in maintaining SQL Server environments. Knowledge of Snowflake will be an added advantage.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, maintain, and support Microsoft SQL Server databases.
- Monitor database performance and
optimize queries
, indexing, and stored procedures.
- Perform database backup, restore, and recovery activities.
- Configure and manage SQL Server
Log Shipping
.
- Monitor and troubleshoot log shipping synchronization issues.
- Handle database patching, migrations, and deployment activities.
- Monitor SQL Server Agent jobs, replication, and database health.
- Troubleshoot blocking, deadlocks, long-running queries, and performance bottlenecks.
- Manage database security, user roles, and permissions.
- Support High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) environments.
- Work with development and application teams for database-related activities.
- Maintain database documentation and operational procedures.
Requirements
Strong hands-on experience in Microsoft SQL Server 2016/2019/2022.
Good knowledge of:
- SQL Queries
- Stored Procedures
- Performance Tuning
- Indexing
- Backup & Restore
- SQL Server Agent
- Database Security & Permissions
- Log Shipping
- Replication
- Always On Availability Groups (basic knowledge preferred)
Experience in troubleshooting production database issues.
Good understanding of HA/DR concepts.
Knowledge of Windows Server environment.
Good to Have Skills
- Basic knowledge or exposure to Snowflake.
- Experience in SQL Server to Snowflake migration/support.
- Exposure to Azure cloud environment.
- Scripting or automation knowledge using PowerShell.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Good communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work in production support environments.
- Quick learner with willingness to work on new technologies.
Key Requirements & Skills
- Strong hands-on experience in Microsoft SQL Server 2016/2019/2022.
- Good knowledge of:
- Experience in troubleshooting production database issues.
- Good understanding of HA/DR concepts.
- Knowledge of Windows Server environment.
- Basic knowledge or exposure to Snowflake.
- Experience in SQL Server to Snowflake migration/support.
- Exposure to Azure cloud environment.
- Scripting or automation knowledge using PowerShell.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Good communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work in production support environments.
- Quick learner with willingness to work on new technologies.
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What is the salary for this role?
Salary details will be discussed during the interview.
What experience is required?
3+ years of experience is required.
Is this position still open?
Yes, currently active and accepting applications.
MS SQL Server DBA
Tekfriday · Hyderabad
