SQL Server DBA
- Litmus7 Systems
- 3 - 8 years
- Kochi
- 3 months ago
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Job Description
Role Overview:
We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented SQL Server-focused DBA with experience in Oracle as a secondary skill. The ideal candidate will handle the administration, performance tuning, monitoring, and support of SQL Server environments primarily, while also assisting in Oracle environments when needed. This role is part of a global team managing business-critical databases across on-premises and cloud platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide end-to-end support for SQL Server environments including installation, configuration, security, patching, and upgrades.
Administer and troubleshoot SQL Server Agent jobs, backup/restore operations, replication, clustering, and AlwaysOn availability groups.
Lead or assist in performance tuning using:
o SQL Profiler, Execution Plans, Index Optimization, Wait Stats, and Dynamic Management Views (DMVs)
Generate and interpret Performance Baselines, Monitoring Dashboards, and Health Reports.
Support database-related requests such as user management, data refreshes, schema changes, and security audits.
Participate in AWR/ASH/Statspack analysis for Oracle environments as required.
Monitor systems using Quest Spotlight, OEM, and custom alerting tools.
Support high availability and disaster recovery (DR) readiness and drills.
Collaborate with development, BI, and infrastructure teams to analyze and resolve performance or integration issues.
Ensure compliance with SOX controls, database access standards, and audit logs.
Required Technical Skills:
35 years of solid hands-on experience in SQL Server administration, including HA/DR, tuning, and scripting.
12 years of working knowledge of Oracle DBs, including DataGuard concepts and RMAN.
Proven experience in performance optimization in SQL Server (queries, indexes, plans).
Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Quest Spotlight, OEM.
Knowledge of T-SQL, PowerShell scripting, and automation of routine maintenance tasks.
Understanding of cloud-hosted SQL Server (e.g., in AWS EC2/RDS or Azure).
Preferred/Good to Have:
Exposure to Oracle EBS environments or Oracle patching basics.
Knowledge of Qlik Replicate, ODI, or GoldenGate.
Hands-on with DataGuard, OEM performance packs, or clustered Oracle environments.
Soft Skills:
Comfortable with 24x7 rotational shifts, collaborating across APAC, EMEA, and Americas.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with ability to communicate clearly.
Ownership mindset, willingness to automate and document frequently executed tasks.
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QARole Category: DBA / Data warehousingRole: Database AdministratorEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: Litmus7 SystemsLocation(s): Kochi
Keyskills: Oracle SQL Database Administration MySQL SQL Server
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