Senior SQL Database Administrator Remote

June 19, 2025
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Job Description

    • Job Responsibilities:
      • Manage and monitor SQL Server databases to ensure optimal performance, availability, and security.
      • Implement and maintain database backup and recovery strategies to minimize data loss and downtime.
      • Perform regular database maintenance tasks, such as index rebuilding, query optimization, and database tuning
      • Proactively identify and resolve database performance issues and bottlenecks.
      • Collaborate with developers, system administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective use of database resources.
      • Develop and implement database security policies and procedures to protect sensitive data.
      • Monitor and analyse database performance metrics and provide recommendations for improvement
      • Plan and execute database migration and upgrade projects.
      • Troubleshoot and resolve database-related problems in a timely manner.
      • Document database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
      SQL Server DBA Required Skills
      • Strong experience as a SQL Server DBA.
      • In-depth knowledge of SQL Server database administration, including database design, installation, configuration, and maintenance.
      • Proficiency in writing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, and functions.
      • Experience with database performance tuning and optimization techniques.
      • Familiarity with high availability and disaster recovery solutions, such as database mirroring, log shipping, and clustering.
      • Knowledge of database security best practices and the ability to implement and enforce security measures.
      • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
      • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
      Required Qualification:
      • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
      • Certification in SQL Server administration (e.g., MCSA: SQL Server or MCSE: Data Management and Analytics) is preferred.
      • 10 to 12 years of Proven experience in managing large-scale SQL Server databases in a production environment.
      • Understanding of relational database management systems and their principles.
      • Experience in MS Azure
      • Familiarity with industry best practices and emerging trends in SQL Server database administration.
      • Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
      • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
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