MS SQL DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR Location: Bangalore (Koramangala) Work Mode: Work From Office (5 Days) Job Type: Contract (6 months) Job Description: ● Familiarity with different editions of SQL Server and ability to advise on optimal usage. ● Strong knowledge of backup/recovery, replication/failover tuning, and troubleshooting in SQL Server. ● Experience with Azure SQL and related tools (Hybrid connections, etc.) is a bonus. ● Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and manage Microsoft SQL Server databases. ● Establish and maintain backup and recovery policies and procedures. ● Provide proactive monitoring and performance tuning at the physical server, database, and query levels. ● Create users and assign permissions based on authorized access levels. ● Provide L2-level representation for the DBA team to account leadership, clients, application owners, and infrastructure teams.Ensure 24/7 availability of the SQL Server database environment, including 24/7 on-call ● Collaborate with system administrators, architects, development teams, and business application owners to ensure database changes align with operational standards and scaling strategies. ● Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to administer and troubleshoot live issues, both internal and customer-reported. ● Investigate and troubleshoot issues.Create and execute scripts to perform needed system functions. ● Provide 24x7 Support.Manage database server administration (MS-SQL) and team management. ● Possess good communication skills to participate in client meetings. ● Handle regular day-to-day IT infrastructure operations. ● Install MS-SQL, applications, and address hardware/software issues. ● Work on Service Desk tickets.Coordinate with IT stakeholders to resolve issues. ● Participate in internal/external audits to demonstrate IT compliance status. ● Perform IT-related tasks and regularly update higher management on status. ● Participate in daily/weekly status review meeting