Job Description
Job Title: Senior Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator
Night Shift: 8 PM IST to 5 PM IST (WFH)
Key Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, optimize, and maintain Production and Non-Production SQL Server databases to ensure they meet the organization's needs
• Installation, administration, and configuration of database server/instances/databases
• Monitor database performance and identify and resolve issues proactively
• Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to ensure the organization's databases are protected in the event of a disaster
• Configure and maintain database security policies and procedures to ensure the organization's data is secure
• Work with other IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues and develop solutions to improve database performance and availability
• Develop and implement database policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure a standardized and secure database environment
• Provide guidance and training to junior members of the team to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their job duties effectively
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends to ensure the organization is using the most effective and efficient database solutions
• This is a hands-on, Senior-level DBA role. You will be handling everything from basic code deploymentscripts, user access and permissions, day-to-day requests from the product team, managing backups, troubleshooting database blocking, indexing, connectivity and system issues alongside IT and Engineering, upgrading/updating SQL Server including full-system
migrations to new DB Servers
Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience managing SQL Server databases in a Windows environment
• Expert in SQL Server, including Microsoft best practices for database design, optimization, and security
• Experience with SQL Server versions 2016 - 2026
• Experience with database backups, archival and disaster recovery strategies
• Experience with database, query and indexing performance tuning and optimization
• Experience detecting and resolving database-related CPU, memory, I/O, disk space andother contention issues
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred/Desired Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience with High-Availability, Always-On, Log Shipping
• Experience with encryption,(TDE, asymmetric keys)
• Experience managing SQL Server licensing, making recommendations at reducing costs and/or consolidating
• Experience working side-by-side with Developers, providing suggestions for performance, scalability and overall health and optimization of the environment
• Application and Web Server fundamentals to effectively support DB-related efforts with Engineering and IT teams
• Microsoft SQL certifications
About the company:
Fintellix is a leading provider of data management platform, regulatory technology, supervisory technology, compliance management, risk management, digital and analytical solutions to the banking and financial services industry. Our industry expertise together with our data management and analytical proficiency, enables us to solve complex data management, risk, regulatory and business issues in banks and financial services organizations. We help maximize the value of data by transforming it into insightful information and analysis that assist our clients in understanding their business performance, managing and mitigating risks, and meeting compliance requirements while helping them stay ahead in the digital era. Our data platform is highly scalable and can be implemented to manage the entire life-cycle of data for both regulated entities and regulators/ supervisors. Our risk and regulatory solutions help banks and financial services organizations meet compliance requirements for a specific jurisdiction or as a multi-country roll out. Our data platform, risk and regulatory solutions are continuously kept updated, and can be deployed on relational database, appliances, on cloud, and on big data
Night Shift: 8 PM IST to 5 PM IST (WFH)
Key Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, optimize, and maintain Production and Non-Production SQL Server databases to ensure they meet the organization's needs
• Installation, administration, and configuration of database server/instances/databases
• Monitor database performance and identify and resolve issues proactively
• Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to ensure the organization's databases are protected in the event of a disaster
• Configure and maintain database security policies and procedures to ensure the organization's data is secure
• Work with other IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues and develop solutions to improve database performance and availability
• Develop and implement database policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure a standardized and secure database environment
• Provide guidance and training to junior members of the team to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their job duties effectively
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends to ensure the organization is using the most effective and efficient database solutions
• This is a hands-on, Senior-level DBA role. You will be handling everything from basic code deploymentscripts, user access and permissions, day-to-day requests from the product team, managing backups, troubleshooting database blocking, indexing, connectivity and system issues alongside IT and Engineering, upgrading/updating SQL Server including full-system
migrations to new DB Servers
Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience managing SQL Server databases in a Windows environment
• Expert in SQL Server, including Microsoft best practices for database design, optimization, and security
• Experience with SQL Server versions 2016 - 2026
• Experience with database backups, archival and disaster recovery strategies
• Experience with database, query and indexing performance tuning and optimization
• Experience detecting and resolving database-related CPU, memory, I/O, disk space andother contention issues
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred/Desired Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience with High-Availability, Always-On, Log Shipping
• Experience with encryption,(TDE, asymmetric keys)
• Experience managing SQL Server licensing, making recommendations at reducing costs and/or consolidating
• Experience working side-by-side with Developers, providing suggestions for performance, scalability and overall health and optimization of the environment
• Application and Web Server fundamentals to effectively support DB-related efforts with Engineering and IT teams
• Microsoft SQL certifications
About the company:
Fintellix is a leading provider of data management platform, regulatory technology, supervisory technology, compliance management, risk management, digital and analytical solutions to the banking and financial services industry. Our industry expertise together with our data management and analytical proficiency, enables us to solve complex data management, risk, regulatory and business issues in banks and financial services organizations. We help maximize the value of data by transforming it into insightful information and analysis that assist our clients in understanding their business performance, managing and mitigating risks, and meeting compliance requirements while helping them stay ahead in the digital era. Our data platform is highly scalable and can be implemented to manage the entire life-cycle of data for both regulated entities and regulators/ supervisors. Our risk and regulatory solutions help banks and financial services organizations meet compliance requirements for a specific jurisdiction or as a multi-country roll out. Our data platform, risk and regulatory solutions are continuously kept updated, and can be deployed on relational database, appliances, on cloud, and on big data
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Fintellix| Senior Microsoft SQL Server Database position is now open for candidates interested in the Database Administrator sector. This role in Bengaluru offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Database Administrator is a plus.