L3 Database Administrator (MySQL & MSSQL) (JD#11043)

Job Summary

We are looking for  3- 8 an experienced L3 DBA with strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, and Azure database technologies. The candidate will be responsible for database administration, performance tuning, troubleshooting, high availability, backup & recovery, and production support in enterprise environments.

Mandatory Skill-set

• Strong hands-on experience in Microsoft SQL Server Administration;
• Strong experience in MySQL Database Administration;
• Expertise in SQL performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing;
• Experience in backup, restore, disaster recovery, and database maintenance;
• Hands-on experience with High Availability solutions such as Always On, clustering, and replication;
• Experience in Azure SQL Database / Azure Managed Instance administration;
• Knowledge of database monitoring and troubleshooting tools;
• Experience in handling production support and critical incident management;
• Strong understanding of database security, access management, and compliance;
• Proficiency in writing SQL queries, stored procedures, and scripts;

Desired Skill-set

• Experience with SSIS, SSRS, and SQL Server Agent Jobs;
• Knowledge of automation and scripting using PowerShell, Shell scripting, or Python;
• Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure automation;
• Familiarity with cloud migration projects and hybrid database environments;
• Understanding of ITIL processes and service management practices;
• Experience with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Redgate, Dynatrace, or similar;
• Azure certification or Database Administration certifications preferred;
• Good communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills;
• Ability to work in 24x7 support and rotational shifts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer MSSQL and MySQL databases in production and non-production environments;
• Perform database installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and migrations;
• Monitor database performance and optimize queries, indexes, and execution plans;
• Handle backup, restore, disaster recovery, and database maintenance activities;
• Troubleshoot database issues, incidents, deadlocks, replication, and performance bottlenecks;
• Implement and support High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions;
• Manage Azure SQL Database, Azure Managed Instance, and cloud database environments;
• Ensure database security, user access management, and compliance standards;
• Support application deployments, release activities, and database changes;
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and support teams for issue resolution;
• Prepare technical documentation, SOPs, and operational reports;
• Participate in on-call support and critical incident management.
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