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Lead Database Administrator

Icertis · Pune, Maharashtra, India

IT - Network / Systems / DB AdminLeadQuick applyfull-time6 days ago

About The Role

  • 5+ years of experience in SQL Server Database Administration.
  • Provide 24x7 support for critical production systems.
  • Work location - Pune
  • Strong hands-on expertise with Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, Hyperscale.
  • Deep knowledge of HA/DR, performance tuning, and security.
  • Experience with Azure networking (Private Endpoints, VNets).
  • Deeps understanding of SQL performance tuning
  • Experience supporting mission-critical, enterprise-scale systems.
  • Strong scripting/automation skills (PowerShell /Python preferred).
  • knowledge on AI tools/Agents is plus
  • Experience handling tools such as Redgate, Datadog etc.

Responsibilities

  • Depth understanding of SQL Server Architecture, SQL best practices in both on premise and cloud environments
  • Experience with a cloud platform is must - Azure.
  • Provide 24x7 support for critical production systems.
  • Ability to multi-task and context-switch effectively between different activities and teams.
  • Owning, tracking and resolving database related incidents and requests, within MTTR.
  • Proactive monitoring to ensure service-related issues are identified and resolved within established SLAs.
  • Experience with performance tuning and optimization, using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
  • Experience with SQL Always on High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options.
  • Experience in implementing operational automation with PowerShell is a plus.
  • Knowledge of SQL Server Database internals, index management and statistics.
  • Experience handling tools such as Redgate, Datadog etc.
  • Experience with performance tuning and optimization, using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
  • Lead database migration and modernization initiatives to Azure.
  • Drive automation and DevOps using PowerShell, Azure Automation, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code.
  • Implement monitoring, alerting, and lead root cause analysis (RCA).
  • Optimize Azure SQL costs using right-sizing, elastic pools, and reserved capacity.
  • Adopt AI tools /Agents/third party tools for DB operations
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration and maintain SOP documentation to enhance process standardization
  • Adopt new changes and related technologies quickly
  • Have excellent communication and documentation skills.

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