DBA role for Gurgaon

Looking for role, an Assistant Database Administrator. Please find the job description and requirements below.

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We are looking for an Assistant Database Administrator to work with the company’s database administrator (DBA) to ensure operation and maintenance of all SQL databases and related systems. This role will be responsible for providing technical support for the database environment as well as providing assistance to the DBA on tasks and responsibilities. The ideal candidate must be experienced with Microsoft SQL Server administration, as well as some fundamental knowledge of Active Directory, Windows Server and general networking principles.

This role will be working directly with the DBA and would be responsible for providing technical support for the company’s database environment. Areas of responsibility will include scheduling/monitoring of database backups as well as the creation and management of database instances, data migration and upgrades. Be prepared to also actively monitor health and performance of production and non-production SQL database infrastructure and support developers with special database requests and technical assistance.

This role is based in Gurgaon, whilst the DBA is based in Singapore, therefore the ideal candidate must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision; he/she must also be able and willing to travel to Singapore occasionally (approximately once a year) for short periods such as one week.

The role may occasionally require working on weekend days, such as upgrading or patching SQL Servers, since such tasks need to be performed outside of normal working hours to minimise disruption to the business.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

·           Assist with the support of the day-to-day operations of SQL Server administration and troubleshooting.

·           Proactively anticipate problems and act to prevent them; evaluate system performance issues and determine solutions.

·           Participate in continuous improvement efforts in enhancing performance and functionality.

·           Participate in meetings in the development of standards and procedures affecting database management, design and maintenance.

·           Assist with review, revisions and implementation of security policies and access rights to database servers and databases.

·           Assists with database migration, upgrades and new database implementation projects.

·           Works with Developers to assist with deployment and troubleshooting.

·           Assist with database backups and restorations.

Required Skills and knowledge:

·           3+ years of Database Administration experience

·           Proficient in database installation, upgrade, maintenance, performance tuning and troubleshooting of Microsoft SOL Server

·           Good Understanding of Relational Database Design.

·           Experience administering Microsoft SQL Server.

·           Experience administering Microsoft Windows Server.

·           Good understanding of Active Directory.

·           Good knowledge of T-SQL and SQL Scripting.

·           Experience with performance optimization, indexing, partitioning and supporting high capacity databases on SQL.

·           Strong analytical and organisational skills

·           Good written and oral English communication skills.

Non-essential but advantageous:

·           Formal database education or recognised DBA certification.

·           Knowledge of RedGate products

·           Experience of software development

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