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Value Creed

Senior Database Administrator at Value Creed (Hyderabad, India)

Value Creed· Hyderabad, India·

Role details

Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time
Level
Senior

Job description

We are looking for a SQL Server Database Administrator with 3–6 years of experience in database administration and hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure. The role involves managing, maintaining, securing, and optimizing SQL Server environments, supporting production databases, and assisting with Azure infrastructure operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, maintain, patch, and upgrade SQL Server instances (2016, 2019, and 2022).
  • Manage database backups, restores, recovery procedures, integrity checks, SQL Server Agent jobs, and routine maintenance activities.
  • Monitor database performance, capacity, storage, CPU, memory, disk I/O, blocking, deadlocks, and troubleshoot production issues.
  • Optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, indexes, and execution plans using Query Store, Extended Events, SQL Server Profiler, and monitoring tools.
  • Configure and support SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, high availability, disaster recovery, and failover activities.
  • Manage database security, including logins, users, roles, permissions, auditing, and access controls.
  • Support SQL Server databases hosted on Azure Virtual Machines and assist with on-premises to Azure database migrations.
  • Manage and troubleshoot Azure infrastructure, including virtual machines, managed disks, storage, virtual networks, subnets, NSGs, and VNet peering.
  • Monitor Azure infrastructure using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, alerts, and Azure Backup.
  • Support access management and cloud security using Azure RBAC and Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Automate routine DBA activities using PowerShell and T-SQL.
  • Handle incident management, root cause analysis, change management, documentation, and production troubleshooting.
  • Collaborate with application, infrastructure, development, and DevOps teams and participate in production maintenance and on-call support.

Key Skills

  • 3–6 years of hands-on experience in Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL Server 2016, 2019, and 2022 installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Expertise in database backup, recovery, performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization.
  • Experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, High Availability, and Disaster Recovery.
  • Practical knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure, particularly Azure Virtual Machines and networking.
  • Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Azure Backup, Azure RBAC, and Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Proficiency in T-SQL and PowerShell scripting.
  • Familiarity with SQL Sentry or similar database monitoring tools.
  • Knowledge of Terraform, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation is an added advantage.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Azure certifications such as AZ-104 or DP-300 are preferred.

Why work at Value Creed

  • Culture: People-first culture emphasizing collaboration, mentorship, and fun. Open door policy, quarterly engagement surveys, and employee awards.
  • Work environment: Hybrid workspace – combination of remote and on-site work with flexibility. Global opportunities across 6 countries.
  • Learning & growth: LearnSmart training programs, hands-on experience with cutting-edge ETRM platforms, and career progression across global teams.
  • Wellness & benefits: Health insurance, wellness initiatives, work-life balance focus, dedicated diversity and inclusion staff.
  • Perks: Employee recognition programs, team-building activities, and a supportive community.

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