REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator.
• Professional experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2016, 2017, 2019, or newer.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server high availability and disaster recovery technologies.
• Solid understanding of performance tuning, query optimization, and index strategies.
• Hands-on experience with Azure SQL databases and patch/update procedures.
• Familiarity with other database platforms such as MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB is a plus.
• Proficiency in scripting (e.g., T-SQL, PowerShell) for maintenance and automation.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills across infrastructure layers.
• Excellent documentation and communication abilities.
• Microsoft SQL Server Certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate) is required.

• Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server instances (2016, 2017, 2019 or higher).
• Monitor database performance, analyze resource utilization, and optimize SQL queries.
• Design and implement high availability solutions such as Log Shipping, Mirroring, Replication, Clustering, and Always On Availability Groups.
• Perform database backups, restores, and support disaster recovery processes.
• Apply patches and updates to SQL Server and Azure SQL instances, ensuring security and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the database stack, including software, hardware, OS, and network layers.
• Implement database security measures to protect data integrity and confidentiality.
• Support application development teams by analyzing database requirements and optimizing database-related code.
• Address system vulnerabilities, apply fixes, and support legacy systems.
• Develop and maintain scripts for automation of routine tasks such as backups, monitoring, and reporting.
• Maintain and update comprehensive documentation related to configurations, procedures, and issue resolution.
• Provide monthly reports on work progress and database health.
• Work collaboratively across teams to ensure database reliability, scalability, and performance.