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Location:
Chennai
Experience Range : 8+ Years
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) & SQL Developer with strong expertise in database administration, SQL development, data modeling, performance optimization, and large-scale data migration initiatives . The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing enterprise database environments, ensuring high availability and performance, supporting application development teams, and driving data migration and transformation activities across legacy and modern platforms.
This role requires a deep understanding of database architecture, relational data models, data integrity, database security, performance tuning, and migration methodologies . The candidate will collaborate closely with application architects, business analysts, infrastructure teams, and project stakeholders to design, implement, and support scalable database solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.
Must-Have Skills
Database Administration & Operations
8+ years of hands-on experience in Database Administration and SQL Development .
Strong experience installing, configuring, upgrading, patching, and maintaining enterprise database platforms.
Experience managing databases across Development, Testing, UAT, Production, Disaster Recovery, and Cloud environments .
Expertise in:
Database Monitoring and Health Checks
Capacity Planning
Performance Tuning
Incident and Problem Management
Hands-on experience with:
Backup and Recovery
Replication
Clustering
High Availability (HA)
Disaster Recovery (DR)
Ability to troubleshoot:
Deadlocks
Blocking Issues
Long-running Queries
Resource Bottlenecks
Production Database Incidents
Strong understanding of database operational processes including release support, deployment activities, CAB approvals, and production releases.
Willingness to participate in on-call production support.
Database Platforms
Strong hands-on experience with one or more of the following:
Microsoft SQL Server (2016/2019/2022)
MySQL
Experience with the following databases is an added advantage:
PostgreSQL
Oracle Database
IBM DB2
MongoDB
SQL Development & Database Engineering
Advanced expertise in T-SQL and/or PL-SQL development .
Hands-on experience developing and maintaining:
Stored Procedures
Functions
Views
Triggers
Database Objects
Strong expertise in:
Query Optimization
Execution Plan Analysis
Database Performance Tuning
Index Optimization
Experience designing and maintaining:
Schemas
Constraints
Foreign Keys
Indexes
Partitioning Strategies
Ability to develop data validation, auditing, and reconciliation processes.
Experience supporting application teams to optimize database interactions.
Data Modeling & Database Design
Strong understanding of:
Relational Database Concepts
Normalization and Denormalization
Database Design Principles
Logical and Physical Data Modeling
Ability to translate business requirements into scalable database designs.
Experience maintaining:
Enterprise Data Models
Metadata Repositories
Data Dictionaries
Database Documentation
Understanding of application data flows, dependencies, and cross-system relationships.
Data Migration & Transformation
Proven experience leading and supporting large-scale data migration initiatives .
Hands-on expertise in:
Source-to-Target Mapping
Data Profiling
Data Quality Assessment
Data Transformation
Data Conversion
Migration Planning
Cutover Management
Experience developing:
Migration Scripts
ETL Processes
Validation Frameworks
Strong experience in:
Data Reconciliation
Data Cleansing
Deduplication
Post-Migration Validation
Experience supporting:
Legacy System Modernization
Application Migration Programs
Cloud Migration Projects
Platform Consolidations
Cloud & Modern Data Platforms
Experience supporting database deployments in AWS Cloud environments .
Understanding of cloud-native database concepts and managed database services.
Ability to implement best practices related to:
Scalability
Resiliency
Automation
Operational Excellence
Security & Compliance
Strong experience implementing database security standards, including:
User Provisioning
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Encryption
Auditing
Compliance Requirements
Understanding of security best practices for mission-critical production environments.
Application Integration
Experience supporting database integration with enterprise applications.
Hands-on experience with:
Entity Framework 6.4
.NET Application Integration
Ability to collaborate with development teams and recommend database best practices.
Tools & Technologies
Hands-on experience with:
SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
Azure Data Studio
Git / Bitbucket
Jira / Service Now
CI/CD Pipelines
Power Shell or Shell Scripting
Database Monitoring and Performance Analysis Tools
Operational Excellence
Extensive experience supporting mission-critical production database environments .
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Experience working within ITIL-based operational environments .
Excellent communication and…
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