Sr. Server Admin

Job Title: Sr. Server Administrator (SQL DBA)

Location: Chennai

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior SQL Server Administrator to manage and optimize our database environments. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in MS SQL Server Administration, performance tuning, and high-availability solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain SQL Server databases across development, testing, and production environments.
• Monitor system health, performance, availability, and security of databases.
• Manage database privileges, permissions, and user access control.
• Collaborate with developers to optimize queries and enhance performance.
• Conduct periodic reviews and recommend process improvements.
• Implement and manage high-availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions.
• Use native tools to identify and resolve performance issues, deadlocks, and contention.
• Develop and implement backup, restoration, and replication strategies.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and support deployment activities outside business hours.
• Ensure best practices in SQL Server architecture, documentation, and security.
• Provide 24x7 operational support and troubleshoot issues independently.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 4+ years of hands-on experience as an MS SQL Server Administrator.
• Professional certifications in SQL Server (preferred).
• Strong expertise in performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with HA & DR configuration and management.
• Ability to learn and implement new technologies quickly.
• Flexible, team player, and a proactive problem solver.

If you are passionate about database administration and looking to make an impact, apply now!