Greetings from Colan Infotech!!
Designation - SQL DBA
Experience - 7+ Years
Job Location - Chennai
Notice Period - Immediate to 15 Days
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain high-performance SQL Server databases supporting critical capital markets applications
- Perform backup, recovery, high availability (HA), and disaster recovery (DR) planning and implementation
- Optimize SQL queries, indexes, and database performance for large datasets typical of trading and market data systems
- Ensure data integrity and security in line with regulatory and compliance requirements
- Work closely with application development and infrastructure teams to support database integration and deployment
- Monitor database health, generate reports, and provide proactive solutions to potential issues
- Lead database upgrade and migration projects
- Support real-time data flows and batch processes used in trading, settlements, and market data analysis
- Implement and maintain replication, clustering, log shipping, and Always On availability groups.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience as a MS SQL DBA
- Strong knowledge of SQL Server 2016/2019/2022, including internals, query tuning, and HA/DR features
- Experience working in Capital Markets, with understanding of trading systems, order management, or market data
- Solid understanding of T-SQL, performance tuning, and execution plans
- Familiarity with financial data handling, compliance (e.g., MiFID, FINRA), and low-latency data operations
- Experience with automation and scripting using PowerShell
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of data warehousing, ETL processes, and reporting tools (SSIS, SSRS)
- Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure financial environments
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with cloud-based SQL solutions (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, etc.)
- Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD for databases
- Certification in Microsoft SQL Server (e.g., MCSA, MCSE)
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