Database Administration

Role: Database Administrator

Location: Gurugram

Mode: Work from office

JD:

Database Administration (SQL Server & MongoDB)

• Install, configure, and manage Microsoft SQL Server and MongoDB Standalone/clusters
• Handle database provisioning, upgrades, patching, and migrations
• Manage both on-premises and cloud environments (Azure SQL, MongoDB Atlas)

Performance Tuning & Optimization

• Optimize SQL queries, indexing, stored procedures
• Analyze MongoDB performance using:
• Query profiler
• Indexing strategies
• Aggregation pipeline optimization
• Troubleshoot:
• Slow queries
• High CPU/memory utilization
• Locking/blocking issues (SQL)
• Replication lag (MongoDB)

High Availability & Disaster Recovery

• SQL Server:
• Always On Availability Groups
• Failover Clustering
• Log Shipping / Replication
• MongoDB:
• Replica Sets configuration
• Sharded cluster management
• Manage backup & restore strategies for both platforms
• Conduct DR drills and failover testing
• Windows Server Cluster configuration/Installation

Incident Management (L2 / L3 Support)

• Handle production incidents, outages, and escalations
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement preventive measures
• Provide support for 24x7 critical environments

Automation & Scripting

• Develop automation scripts using:
• T-SQL, PowerShell (SQL Server)
• MongoDB Shell / Python / Bash
• Automate routine DBA tasks, monitoring, alerts

Security & Compliance

• SQL Server:
• Roles, permissions, TDE encryption, auditing
• MongoDB:
• Authentication (SCRAM, LDAP), RBAC, encryption
• Ensure compliance with data security standards

Monitoring & Maintenance

• Monitor database performance using tools like:
• SQL: SSMS, Extended Events, Redgate, SCOM
• MongoDB: Ops Manager, Atlas Monitoring
• Schedule and manage:
• Index maintenance
• DB health checks
• Capacity planning

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work with application teams, DevOps, and infrastructure teams
• Maintain runbooks, SOPs, and architecture documents
• Participate in change and release management processes

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