SQL Server Database Administrator

First Soft Solutions

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) with strong expertise in SQL Server administration, database performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, security, and production support.

Required Technical Skills

7+ years of hands-on SQL Server DBA experience.
Strong experience with SQL Server 2016, 2019, and 2022.
Expertise in T-SQL, query optimization, indexing, and performance tuning.
Experience with Always On Availability Groups, clustering, backup, and recovery.
Knowledge of Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance.
Experience with PowerShell scripting, SQL Server Agent, and automation.
Strong understanding of database security, migrations, upgrades, and monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

Install, configure, administer, and maintain SQL Server databases.
Ensure database availability, reliability, security, and optimal performance.
Implement and manage high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
Perform database upgrades, migrations, patching, and capacity planning.
Troubleshoot critical database issues and provide production support.
Collaborate with application developers, infrastructure, and security teams.
Maintain database documentation and compliance standards.

Daily Duties

Monitor SQL Server health, database performance, storage, and resource utilization.
Review backup jobs, SQL Server Agent jobs, and database alerts.
Troubleshoot blocking, deadlocks, slow queries, and connectivity issues.
Perform index maintenance, statistics updates, and query tuning.
Monitor Always On replication, failover readiness, and database availability.
Manage user permissions, security access, and database changes.
Execute routine maintenance, patching, and automation tasks.
Respond to production incidents and support scheduled deployments.
Document daily activities, incidents, and database performance improvements.

Mandatory Certification

Active Microsoft DP-300 certification is required. Candidates must provide valid, verifiable certification credentials.

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