SQL Server DBA Lead

Actively Reviewing the Applications

Litmus7

India, Kerala, Kochi Full-Time INR 15–16 LPA

Posted 2 months ago • Apply by May 3, 2026

Job Description

Experience - 7 plus years

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator with strong expertise in handling day-to-day DB Administration activities in a multi-platform enterprise environment, owning and driving scheduled and ad-hoc maintenance tasks, strong performance analysis, tuning, troubleshooting, production incident resolution, and query optimization. The ideal candidate has supported large-scale global enterprises (>$10B annual revenue) and can quickly analyze and resolve performance-related issues in mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

Installation & Configuration: Set up and maintain SQL Server instances, including patching and upgrades.
Performance Tuning: Monitor, analyze and optimize database performance, queries, and scalability.
Backup & Recovery: Design, implement, and test robust backup and disaster recovery plans.
Security: Manage user accounts, roles, permissions, and conduct security audits to protect data.
Maintenance: Perform routine tasks like index maintenance, space management, and applying updates.
High Availability: Administer solutions like Always-on Availability Groups, mirroring, and replication.
Troubleshooting: Resolve database incidents and determine root causes.
Collaboration: Work with developers to design efficient database solutions and optimize code.
Documentation: Create and maintain documentation for database configurations and procedures.
Automation: Write scripts (T-SQL, PowerShell) to automate repetitive tasks.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

Proficiency in SQL Server Administration, Security, Performance Tuning, Backup/Recovery.
Strong understanding of T-SQL.
Experience with High Availability/Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) technologies.
Ability to automate tasks.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Lead critical production incident resolution including triage, RCA, and permanent fixes.
Perform database upgrades, patching, and capacity planning.
Ensure database security, auditing, and compliance.
Automate repeatable DBA tasks and maintain documentation.
Analyze and investigate reason for job failures, long-running queries, and provide recommendations to improve overall system performance.

Required Experience

7+ years of hands-on SQL Server DBA experience in enterprise environments.
Experience supporting organizations with >$10B revenue or large-scale operational workloads.
Hands-on experience with SSMS, SSRS.

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