As a SQL Database Administrator, you will be responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of our databases. You will work closely with developers, IT staff, other internal teams as well as with our clients to ensure that our database systems are optimized, reliable, and aligned with our business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install and configure SQL Server, configure, create and maintain SQL Server databases.
• Monitor SQL Server performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability and optimal performance.
• Optimize SQL queries and database structures for performance improvements.
• Implement security measures to safeguard sensitive data.
• Configure, setup and perform regular database backups and restore processes to protect against client and internal teams critical data loss.
• Collaborate with application developers to design and implement efficient database solutions.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to database configurations and procedures.
• Conduct capacity planning and recommend hardware/software upgrades as needed.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in database management area.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 4 to 6 years of experience as a SQL Database Administrator or in a similar role.
• Proficient in T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers, and database optimization techniques.
• Experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
• Familiarity with database replication, clustering, and failover techniques.
• Strong understanding of data modelling, database design, and ETL processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Excellent ability to be a team player and work under a pressure to deliver assigned tasks as quickly as possible

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or similar.
• Experience with cloud-based database solutions (e.g., Azure SQL Database, AWS RDS).
• Knowledge of additional database technologies (e.g., MongoDB, MySQL) is a plus.