Job Title: Senior SQL Database Administrator Experience: 10–12 Years Location: Hyderabad (Office / Rotational) Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
We are looking for a Senior SQL Database Administrator with 10–12 years of experience to lead the design, optimization, and automation of enterprise-scale database systems. This role requires deep expertise in performance tuning, large database management (10TB+), and building automation frameworks that integrate on-premises and AWS environments. The ideal candidate will adopt an “infrastructure as code” mindset and drive scalable, high-performance data solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Database Administration & Maintenance
- Manage, monitor, and maintain SQL Server databases to ensure high availability, performance, and security.
- Design and support complex replication topologies to maintain data consistency across distributed environments.
- Perform regular health checks, system audits, and capacity planning.
Performance Tuning & Optimization
- Conduct advanced performance tuning and bottleneck analysis across CPU, memory, and storage layers (NVMe/EBS) for very large databases (VLDBs).
- Perform wait state analysis and optimize storage I/O performance.
High Availability & Disaster Recovery
- Design, implement, and manage SQL Server Always On Availability Groups.
- Troubleshoot high-latency transactional replication issues in high-throughput systems.
- Establish and maintain robust backup and disaster recovery strategies.
Automation & Scripting
- Develop self-service automation solutions for development teams (e.g., automated database refreshes, schema validation).
- Build and maintain cross-platform automation frameworks using PowerShell, Python, or Ansible.
- Implement automated compliance checks and health monitoring for large-scale environments.
Database Migration & Upgrades
- Architect and execute migration strategies for large databases (10TB+) from on premises to AWS (EC2/RDS) with minimal downtime. Utilize tools and techniques such as Log Shipping, Mirroring, and AWS DMS.
- Leverage Delphix for data virtualization and masking to streamline non-production data provisioning.
Cloud & Infrastructure
- Deploy and manage SQL Server databases in AWS environments, including RDS and EC2.
- Ensure adherence to cloud best practices for scalability, security, and cost optimization.
Monitoring & Troubleshooting
- Proactively monitor database performance and resolve incidents.
- Use monitoring tools such as Foglight, DataDog, CloudWatch, and Redgate.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive solutions.
Collaboration
- Collaborate with application development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams.
- Provide database design guidance and support development initiatives.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 10–12 years of experience as a SQL Server DBA.
- Proven experience managing large-scale databases (10TB+).
- Strong expertise in:
- SQL Server performance tuning (execution plans, indexing, query optimization)
- Always On Availability Groups
- SQL Server Replication
- Backup and recovery strategies
- Hands-on experience with PowerShell scripting for automation.
- Experience with Delphix (data virtualization and masking).
- Strong knowledge of AWS database services.
- Experience in database migrations and upgrades.
- Solid understanding of database security and compliance practices.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good to Have Skills
- Experience with CommVault for backup and recovery.
- Working knowledge of MongoDB or other NoSQL databases.
- Exposure to Microsoft Azure (Azure SQL, Managed Instances).
- Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.
Soft Skills
- Ability to translate complex technical database challenges into actionable business insights for stakeholders and provide technical mentorship to junior team members.
- Proven ability to maintain composure and lead technical resolution during high-pressure production outages and complex multi-wave cloud migrations.
- A strategic mindset focused on 'Automation First' - proactively identifying manual bottlenecks and architecting long-term scalable solutions rather than quick fixes.
Skills Required
- 10-12 years of experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator
- Experience managing large-scale databases of 10TB or larger
- Expertise in SQL Server performance tuning, execution plans, indexing, and query optimization
- Experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups
- Experience with SQL Server Replication
- Knowledge of backup and recovery strategies
- Hands-on PowerShell scripting experience for automation
- Experience with Delphix for data virtualization and masking
- Strong knowledge of AWS database services
- Experience with database migrations and upgrades
- Understanding of database security and compliance practices
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with CommVault for backup and recovery
- Working knowledge of MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
- Exposure to Microsoft Azure, Azure SQL, or Managed Instances
- Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines
- Ability to translate complex database challenges into business insights and mentor junior team members
- Ability to lead technical resolution during production outages and cloud migrations
- Automation-first mindset for designing scalable solutions
HealthEdge Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about HealthEdge and has not been reviewed or approved by HealthEdge.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is positioned as relatively generous, with a large holiday calendar, vacation to start, unlimited sick time, and volunteer days. The overall package also includes flexibility elements that can increase the practical value of time off depending on role.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support stands out through a 401(k) match with immediate vesting, which strengthens the near-term value of the benefit. HSA/FSA options and employer contributions are also highlighted as part of the financial benefits mix.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Medical coverage is described as inclusive, explicitly including infertility treatments and gender-affirming care alongside EAP and mental-health services. This breadth can improve perceived total rewards for employees with varied healthcare needs.
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