SQL Database Administrator

Primary skillset: SQL, Secondary: Oracle, but if the candidate is strong in SQL DBA we can consider. Notice Period- Immediate Joiners to 10 days

* We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented SQL Server-focused DBA with experience in Oracle / Postgres as a secondary skill. * The ideal candidate will handle the administration, performance tuning, monitoring, and support of SQL Server environments primarily, while also assisting in Oracle / Postgres environments when needed. * This role is part of a global team managing business-critical databases across on-premises and cloud platforms

* Provide end-to-end support for SQL Server environments including installation, configuration, security, patching, and upgrades. * Administer and troubleshoot SQL Server Agent jobs, backup/restore operations, replication, clustering, and AlwaysOn availability groups. * Lead or assist in performance tuning using: SQL Profiler, Execution Plans, Index Optimization, Wait Stats, and Dynamic Management Views (DMVs) * Generate and interpret Performance Baselines, Monitoring Dashboards, and Health Reports. * Support database-related requests such as user management, data refreshes, schema changes, and security audits. * Participate in AWR/ASH/Statspack analysis for Oracle environments as required. * Monitor systems using Quest Spotlight, OEM, and custom alerting tools. * Support high availability and disaster recovery (DR) readiness and drills. * Collaborate with development, BI, and infrastructure teams to analyze and resolve performance or integration issues. * Ensure compliance with SOX controls, database access standards, and audit logs.

Required Technical Skills

* 5-7 years of solid hands-on experience in SQL Server administration, including HA/DR, tuning, and scripting. * 2 years of working knowledge of Oracle DBs, including DataGuard concepts and RMAN or Postgres * Proven experience in performance optimization in SQL Server (queries, indexes, plans). * Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Quest Spotlight and OEM. * Knowledge of T-SQL, PowerShell scripting, and automation of routine maintenance tasks. * Understanding of cloud-hosted SQL Server (e.g., in AWS EC2/RDS or Azure).