Sr Database Administrator in India at Jobgether
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India, India
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Sr Database Administrator
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This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Sr Database Administrator in India.
In this role, you will take ownership of the stability, performance, and security of enterprise SQL Server environments that support critical, 24x7 business operations. You will be responsible for designing and managing high availability and disaster recovery solutions, ensuring seamless continuity across on-premises and cloud platforms. The position requires strong expertise in SQL Server administration, performance optimization, and production support in mission-critical environments. You will work closely with infrastructure, development, and cloud teams to build scalable and resilient database architectures. This role also involves proactive monitoring, incident management, and continuous improvement of database systems. It is a high-impact position where you will also mentor junior DBAs and contribute to operational excellence across the team.
- Administer, monitor, and optimize SQL Server databases across on-premises and Azure environments.
- Design, implement, and manage High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions, including Always On Availability Groups.
- Lead troubleshooting of complex performance issues, outages, and critical production incidents with full RCA ownership.
- Participate in 24x7 on-call support to ensure system availability and SLA compliance.
- Perform advanced performance tuning at query, index, and server levels to ensure optimal database performance.
- Manage backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies, including regular DR testing and validation.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, development, and cloud teams to design scalable database solutions.
- Drive automation using PowerShell and T-SQL scripting to improve operational efficiency.
- Implement and enforce database security standards, including access control, encryption, and auditing.
- Support database upgrades, migrations, and patching activities with minimal downtime.
- Conduct capacity planning, forecasting, and cost optimization, especially in Azure environments.
- Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and operational knowledge bases.
- Mentor junior database administrators and provide technical guidance across the team.
- 5+ years of experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator in production environments.
- Strong expertise in SQL Server architecture, internals, and advanced troubleshooting techniques.
- Hands-on experience with Always On Availability Groups and high availability/disaster recovery solutions.
- Experience managing SQL Server workloads in Azure (IaaS and PaaS, including Azure SQL and Managed Instance).
- Strong skills in performance tuning, query optimization, indexing strategies, and workload analysis.
- Experience with automation using PowerShell and T-SQL scripting.
- Familiarity with database monitoring tools such as SentryOne, LogicMonitor, or AppDynamics.
- Strong understanding of database security, compliance, and best practices.
- Experience supporting 24x7 mission-critical environments with high availability requirements.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with cross-functional collaboration ability.
- Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD for database deployments is a plus.
- Azure certifications or knowledge of other database systems (PostgreSQL, MySQL) are an added advantage.
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience and industry standards.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
- Opportunity to work in a global, mission-driven healthcare technology environment.
- Exposure to large-scale, enterprise-grade SQL Server and Azure ecosystems.
- Career growth opportunities with technical leadership and mentoring responsibilities.
- Collaborative work culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
- Opportunities to work on cloud modernization and database transformation initiatives.
- Flexible and supportive work environment with global team interaction.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
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