MS SQL DBA Technical Lead at Sopra Steria

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Ms Sql Server Administration, Performance Tuning, Optimization, Monitoring, Troubleshooting Tools, Backups, Restores, Recovery Models, High Availability, Disaster Recovery, Windows Server, Active Directory, Data Modeling, Query Tuning, Schema Refinement, Ssas Services

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Description

Company Description About Sopra Steria Sopra Steria, a major Tech player in Europe with 51,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, is recognised for its consulting, digital services and solutions. It helps its clients drive their digital transformation and obtain tangible and sustainable benefits. The Group provides end-to-end solutions to make large companies and organisations more competitive by combining in-depth knowledge of a wide range of business sectors and innovative technologies with a collaborative approach. Sopra Steria places people at the heart of everything it does and is committed to putting digital to work for its clients in order to build a positive future for all. In 2025, the Group generated revenues of €5.6 billion. The world is how we shape it. Job Description Responsibilities: Manage SQL Server databases through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems. Configure and maintain database servers and processes, including monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security. Apply data modeling techniques to ensure development and implementation support efforts meet integration and performance expectations Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end. Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes Assist developers with complex query tuning and schema refinement. Provide 24x7 support for critical production systems. Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours. Share domain and technical expertise, providing technical mentorship and cross-training to other peers and team members. Efficient in preparing and using SOPs and other process documents. Capable of handling analytical services (SSAS Services) also in SQL Server. Should be capable of handling team as well. Skills and Qualifications: 6 - 8 years MS SQL Server Administration experience required Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools Experience with backups, restores and recovery models Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server Experience working with Windows server, including Active Directory Excellent written and verbal communication Flexible, team player, "get-it-done" personality Ability to organize and plan work independently Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment Ability to multi-task and context-switch effectively between different activities and teams MCTS, MCITP, and/or MVP certifications a plus Ability to work in projects and bring them into RUN. Able to take ownership of complex issues and take ownership. Knowledge in other technology like MySQL, PostGreSQL etc. would be preferable Total Experience Expected: 06-08 years Qualifications The SQL Server DBA will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of critical SQL Server RDBMS systems, to ensure the availability and consistent performance of our corporate applications. This is a “hands-on” position requiring solid technical skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and sustainment of the SQL Server capability, ensuring its operational readiness (security, health and performance), executing data loads, and performing data modeling in support of multiple development teams. The data warehouse supports an enterprise application suite of program management tools. Must be capable of working independently and collaboratively. Candidate also needs to attend to incident, request, change order and problem tickets using the agreed SLA. Additional Information Good communication skills are must. Additional database technology knowledge is plus. At our organization, we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences. All of our positions are open to people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

The SQL Server DBA will manage SQL Server databases across the product lifecycle, ensuring high levels of performance, availability, and security through configuration, monitoring, and maintenance. Responsibilities also include providing 24x7 support for critical systems, assisting developers with complex tuning, and sharing technical expertise through mentorship.