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Database Administrator



Job description

Database Developer / Database Administrator (3–5 Years Experience)

Job Duties


• Monitor SQL Server instances for uptime, performance, and errors.


• Check SQL Agent jobs for failures and rerun as needed.


• Take adhoc backups for maintenance.


• Manage users, logins, and roles, including granting/revoking permissions.


• Perform basic troubleshooting for blocking and deadlocks.


• Write and optimize basic T-SQL queries (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE).


• Create and modify stored procedures, functions, and views.


• Re-run SQL queries to generate adhoc reports.


• Investigate slow-running queries using execution plans.


• Check SQL Server logs and Windows Event Viewer for errors.


• Resolve login failures, permission errors, or failed jobs.


• Track blocking sessions and escalate issues if needed.

Database Development & Reporting


• Design, develop, and maintain SQL Server databases, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and views.


• Write, optimize, and debug SQL scripts to support business requirements and automation.


• Build and maintain SQL scripts/jobs to generate daily/weekly/monthly reports for stakeholders in a real-time, high-availability environment.

Automation & Job Scheduling


• Create, configure, and monitor SQL Server Agent jobs to automate recurring tasks such as report generation, ETL, data validation, and system checks.


• Troubleshoot failed jobs and implement corrective actions to ensure reliability.


• Work with enterprise scheduling tools such as Control-M or ActiveBatch for job orchestration and workflow automation.

Database Administration


• Perform user management including provisioning, permissions, and role assignments through Active Directory (AD) integration.


• Support maintenance activities such as database backups, restores, index maintenance, and statistics updates.


• Monitor and optimize database performance, troubleshoot locking/blocking issues, and improve query efficiency to support real-time transaction processing.

Cloud & Cross-Platform Database Support


• Provide basic query support and troubleshooting for Oracleand MongoDB databases.


• Perform basic administration tasks on Linux servers, including log review and script execution.


• Gain exposure to cloud-hosted databases with AWS RDS (SQL Server/Oracle) and Azure SQL Database / Managed Instance for backup, monitoring, and migration activities.

Collaboration & Industry Knowledge


• Partner with development, infrastructure, and business teams to ensure database reliability, availability, and compliance.


• Assist with deployments, patching, and upgrades across on-premise and cloud environments.


• Document database processes, job flows, and troubleshooting procedures.


• Contribute to secure and efficient database operations in a payment industry environment, adhering to compliance, audit, and regulatory standards (e.g., PCI DSS).

Qualifications & Requirements


• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline (minimum).


• 3–5 years of professional experience in database development and administration with strong focus on SQL Server.


• Strong skills in T-SQL, query optimization, indexing strategies, and debugging.


• Hands-on experience with SQL Server Agent jobs and database automation.


• Working knowledge of Oracle SQL/PL-SQL and MongoDB queries.


• Basic proficiency in Linux (commands and scripting).


• Familiarity with AWS RDS and Azure SQL Database / Managed Instance.


• Exposure to enterprise job schedulers such as Control-Mor ActiveBatch.


• Experience in real-time environments or the payment industry is a strong asset.


• Knowledge of compliance and security standards (e.g., PCI DSS) preferred.


• Any Microsoft Azure certification (e.g., Azure Database Administrator Associate, Azure Data Engineer) is a bonus.


• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.


Required Skill Profession

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