Job title: Microsoft SQL Database Administrator (DBA) Experience: 5 - 7 years Job location: Lulu cyber-Tower 2, Infopark, Kochi Overview: We are seeking an experienced Microsoft SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and maintain our SQL Server environments, including large-scale databases and specialized applications such as SAP OpenText. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on database optimization, disaster recovery planning, backup management, and system performance tuning to ensure seamless operation of our mission-critical systems. Key Responsibilities Database Management: Manage, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases. Oversee large-scale databases and specialized databases for application such as SAP OpenText. Perform regular health checks and apply necessary updates or patches. Backup and Recovery: Develop and manage comprehensive backup strategies to ensure data integrity and availability. Implement and regularly test disaster recovery plans, including failover and restoration processes. Performance Tuning and Optimization: Analyse and optimize database performance by identifying bottlenecks and applying necessary fixes. Implement indexing strategies, query optimization, and partitioning techniques. Monitor and fine-tune database configurations and workloads. Security and Compliance: Ensure databases adhere to security best practices and compliance standards. Manage database permissions and roles to enforce data access controls. Audit database activities to detect and mitigate potential security risks. Troubleshooting and Support: Respond promptly to database incidents, including outages, slowdowns, or failures. Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to resolve database-related issues. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation of database configurations, procedures, and recovery plans. Collaboration and Continuous Improvement: Work closely with development and SAP Basis teams to ensure database compatibility and integration with applications. Stay updated with the latest SQL Server technologies and recommend improvements. Mentor junior DBAs and provide knowledge-sharing sessions. Qualifications Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Microsoft Certified: Database Administrator Associate certification or any Microsoft AZURE Data Science/ Data Engineer certification would be an added advantage,
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