Summary: Seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator to support, configure, and maintain databases, ensuring performance, availability, and data integrity. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to manage and optimize Microsoft SQL Server databases. 2. Role involves performance tuning and troubleshooting in diverse environments. 3. Chance to implement patches, upgrades, and automation for database systems. **Key Job Responsibilities includes the below:** * Support, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases across development, testing, and production environments. * Perform regular backups, restores, and disaster recovery processes to ensure data availability and integrity. * Monitor and manage database performance, availability, and capacity planning. * Identify and troubleshoot database performance bottlenecks using monitoring tools. * Perform query optimization, index management, and database tuning to improve system performance. * Analyze and resolve slow\-running queries and stored procedures. * Set up and configure database monitoring tools to track system health and performance. * Plan and implement patches and upgrades for SQL Server databases. * Automate routine tasks such as backups, monitoring, and reporting. * Facilitate the timely resolution of database\-related incidents and problems, minimizing the impact on business operations. **Qualifications:** * Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field. * 5\+ years of experience working with SQL Server databases. * Proficiency in SQL programming, scripting and database design. * Strong problem\-solving and troubleshooting skills. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Experience in project management, change management, and incident/problem management. * Knowledge of IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL) and best practices. **IT Certifications \& Experience:** * Exam **70\-764:** Administering a SQL Database Infrastructure * Strong hands\-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2016 or later). * Proficiency in SQL query writing, stored procedures, and performance tuning. * Knowledge of SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS). * Strong knowledge of maintaining and supporting MS SharePoint, Power Platforms applications would be added points. Job Type: Full\-time