Database Administrator

The primary purpose of this position is to design, implement, maintain, tune and optimize all  databases to meet current and future software application requirements.
• Design, implement, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server and Azure Managed Instance databases .
• Perform SQL server, database installations, upgrades, and migrations.
• Collaborate with infrastructure team for Patching on regular basis.
• Troubleshoot and remediate database-related issues.
• Ensure database security and compliance.
• Optimize SQL database performance and query tuning.
• Develop and implement database backup and recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with application development teams to support database requirements.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Azure technologies and best practices.
• Develop and maintain procedures, best practices and standards documentation

Critical skills:
• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator.
• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience.
• Expert knowledge in Windows Server, SQL Server, Azure cloud platform and specifically SQL Managed Instance, Azure Storage account and Azure security fundamental.
• Experience implementing High availability (Always-on).
• Strong Knowledge of SQL. Knowledge of Python is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on logical troubleshooting.
• Certifications in Microsoft technologies are preferred

Qualifications:
• Advanced knowledge and familiarity with installing, maintaining and troubleshooting database technology, computer hardware, operating system software and storage area network equipment as it relates to the proper installation and performance of the databases.
• Advanced knowledge of the company’s standard shell scripting used to automate database tasks.
• Advanced knowledge of general purpose programming languages used to support automation of database tasks.
• Ability to troubleshoot and support technical issues both remotely and on-site using standard tools and techniques.
• Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams, technical manuals and documentation such that supported equipment and software can be maintained with minimal training.
• Ability to plan activities and provide advanced technical direction to less senior staff members.
• Ability to design & engineer solutions and standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline; or a minimum of 10 years’ experience with programming, systems administration and/or database administration disciplines.
• Must possess a minimum of 8 years’ experience installing, maintaining, administrating and supporting, computer hardware, operating systems software (UNIX, LINUX & Windows) and database products such as Oracle and MS-SQL.