Database Administrator
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POSITION TITLE (ENGLISH): Database Administrator
REPORTING TO: Gurumurti Esumane
REPORTING LOCATION: Bangalore
WORKING LOCATION: Bangalore
NUMBER OF FTEs UNDER RESPONSIBILITY: None
SUMMARY OF POSITION AND OBJECTIVES:
The Database Administrator is responsible for the design installation configuration upgrading and maintenance of databases. They ensure the smooth running of database systems by optimizing performance performing regular backups and managing database security. The role requires an indepth understanding of database management systems (DBMS) SQL performance tuning and high availability solutions.
POSITION & OBJECTIVES:
We are seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator (DBA) with over 6 years of experience in managing maintaining and optimizing SQL Server databases. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of SQL Server Azure Cloud environments TSQL development and will be skilled in automating DBA tasks. Knowledge of backup and restore processes across onpremises and cloud environments Change Data Capture (CDC) Job monitoring and monitoring tools like Grafana and SolarWinds is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Database Administration:
- Manage and maintain SQL Server databases across multiple environments (development staging production) ensuring high availability scalability and security.
- Perform routine database maintenance tasks such as backups restores reindexing and monitoring database performance.
- Implement and manage database replication clustering Always On availability groups and other HA/DR strategies.
- Ensure database security by managing access permissions roles and implementing security best practices.
- Azure Cloud Management:
- Administer SQL Server instances hosted on Azure SQL Database Azure SQL Managed Instance and Azure Virtual Machines.
- Implement and manage database migrations from onpremises to Azure cloud ensuring minimal downtime and data consistency.
- Optimize database performance in the cloud environment using Azure monitoring tools and recommendations.
- TSQL Development:
- Develop and optimize complex TSQL queries stored procedures and functions to meet business requirements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues in complex queries and database workloads.
- Design and implement database schema changes indexes and other structures to support efficient data storage and retrieval.
- Automation of Repetitive DBA Tasks:
- Automate routine DBA tasks including backup/restore health checks and database maintenance using PowerShell and SQL Server Agent Jobs.
- Create and maintain TSQL scripts for automating tasks related to data migration database optimization and health monitoring.
- Backup and Restore Operations:
- Perform and automate backup and restore processes between onpremises and cloud (Azure) databases ensuring reliable disaster recovery mechanisms and testing recovery procedures.
- Change Data Capture (CDC):
- Implement and manage CDC (Change Data Capture) to track changes in the database for auditing data synchronization and realtime reporting.
- Job Monitoring and Alerts:
- Set up monitoring and alerting for SQL Server jobs and system health ensuring proactive identification and resolution of potential issues.
- Monitor job execution and performance using SQL Server Agent Grafana SolarWinds and other thirdparty monitoring tools.
- SSL Implementations:
- Configure and manage SSL/TLS encryption for SQL Server instances to secure data in transit between servers and clients.
- Performance Tuning & Optimization:
- Continuously monitor database performance identifying bottlenecks and applying optimizations to ensure highperformance queries and data access.
- Use execution plans indexing and other techniques to tune SQL Server for efficiency.
- Collaboration & Support:
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure database designs support application requirements.
- Provide oncall support for critical production issues troubleshooting complex SQLrelated problems.
- Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure database architecture aligns with business goals.
EVOLUTION:
What we offer:
- A launch pad into various senior management opportunities within the many business lines of Eurofins globally or into the management hierarchy in our different corporate functions.
- The opportunity to grow your project management skills in a demanding fast growing organization.
- A chance to become part of a highly motivated international team of professionals.
In a fast growing group successful leaders are frequently being offered increased areas of responsibility (subject to geographic mobility).
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Profile description:
- Experience:
- Minimum 5 to 6 years of experience as a SQL Database Administrator (DBA) with at least 1 to 2 years of experience in Azure Cloud environments.
- Experience with TSQL development including writing complex queries stored procedures and functions.
- Proven experience in SQL Server performance tuning optimization and troubleshooting.
- Expertise in Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance deployments migrations and management.
- Technical Skills:
- Deep understanding of SQL Server architecture including high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
- Experience with PowerShell scripting for automating DBA tasks such as backups database health checks and job monitoring.
- Experience with Change Data Capture (CDC) for tracking changes in the database.
- Proficiency in setting up and configuring SSIS and SSRS for SQL Server data communications.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools like Grafana SolarWinds and Azure Monitor for realtime database health tracking and issue resolution.
- Knowledge of SQL Server Agent for job management and automation.
- Soft Skills:
- Strong problemsolving and analytical skills with the ability to handle complex issues independently.
- Excellent communication skills capable of collaborating with crossfunctional teams and presenting complex technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders.
- Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize multiple tasks in a fastpaced environment.
Desired Qualifications:
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
- Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
- Familiarity with database version control and deployment tools (e.g. Devops Visual StudioSSMS).
- If you are an experienced SQL DBA with strong expertise in Azure Cloud TSQL automation and monitoring tools we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team. This is a great opportunity to work in a fastpaced innovative environment with cuttingedge technologies.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
