QATAR|Onsite|SQL|DB Admin

Role :SQL/DB Admin

Method of delivery : Onsite Qatar

Experience : 8+ yrs

Duration : 1 year

Location : Doha QATAR

Key Responsibilities
• Design, architect, and implement highly available and scalable Microsoft SQL Server databases to meet business requirements and support critical applications.
• Oversee database migrations, upgrades, and patching activities while ensuring minimal downtime and adherence to best practices.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, including query optimization, indexing strategies, and system configurations, to achieve optimal efficiency.
• Develop and implement database security protocols, including access controls, encryption, and auditing, to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Plan and implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and minimize data loss in case of system failures.
• Collaborate with development teams to review database schema designs, optimize SQL queries, and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks.
• Lead and execute database capacity planning, scaling, and architecture changes to support future growth and evolving business needs.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including database configurations, procedures, and guidelines.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of extensive hands-on experience as a Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator in enterprise-level environments.
• Advanced expertise in designing, implementing, and managing complex Microsoft SQL Server databases (versions 2012, 2014, 2016, or later) in high-availability environments (Always On, Clustering, etc.).
• Proven experience in performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting in large-scale SQL Server environments.
• In-depth knowledge of database security practices, including encryption, access controls, and compliance standards.
• Strong proficiency in database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or MCSE: Data Management and Analytics are highly desirable.

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