MS SQL DBA Technical Lead

MS SQL DBA Technical Lead

Company Description

About Sopra Steria
Sopra Steria, a major Tech player in Europe with 51,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, is recognised for its consulting, digital services and solutions. It helps its clients drive their digital transformation and obtain tangible and sustainable benefits. The Group provides end-to-end solutions to make large companies and organisations more competitive by combining in-depth knowledge of a wide range of business sectors and innovative technologies with a collaborative approach. Sopra Steria places people at the heart of everything it does and is committed to putting digital to work for its clients in order to build a positive future for all. In 2025, the Group generated revenues of €5.6 billion.
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Job Description

1. Extensive technical knowledge and experience in database management techniques including physical database optimization, database performance monitoring, backup and recovery. 
2. Experience of managing high transaction databases in clustered environment is preferable. 
3. Should have knowledge of basic ITIL fundamentals and certification would be preferred. 
4. Support Microsoft SQL Server 2008/2012/2014/2016/2017/2019/2022/2025 databases, SSIS and SSRS and SSAS Services.  
5. Implement and support Microsoft Clustering Services, Always On and Log shipping, replication 
6. Knowledge of SQL Server tools (Profiler, SSMS, PerfMon, DMVs, system sprocs). 
7. Experience of handling priority incidents 
8. Experience of backup tools like – CommVault, litespeed  
9. Experience of monitoring tool like – Foglight, AppDynamics, Redgate 
10. Solid acquaintance with windows server, security delegation, SPNs, storage components. 
11. Must have very good experience of AWS 
12. Experience of managing AWS databases on PostgreSQL,MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server 
13. Understanding and Practical experience of PowerShell scripting. 
14. Assisting developer in reviewing the code 
15. Assist with troubleshooting and root cause analysis. 
16. Basic Knowledge and awareness of networking and storage concept. 
17. Proficient in performance tuning, monitoring, backup, recovery, and security. 
18. Strong analytical and organizational skills, oral and written communications skills, problem solving and critical thinking skills. 
19. Ability to meet deadlines and be flexible, work independently or as part of a team, and ability to self-motivate and be proactive. 
20. Should be comfortable browsing a query execution plan and understand how to use it to identify opportunities for optimization. 
21. Understanding of potential lock escalations, deadlocks, isolation levels etc is vital 
22. Candidates having Database Administrators certification will be preferred 

 

 

Total Experience Expected: 06-08 years

Qualifications

 

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 

Additional Information

At our organization, we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.

All of our positions are open to people with disabilities.

Experience Level

Senior Level