Senior Associate - SQL Server Database

This is a technical role responsible for managing complex server environments, including SQL and MySQL databases. The role includes planning, implementation, performance tuning, and maintenance of enterprise relational database platforms with a focus on reliability, security, and automation.

The ideal candidate will have a consistent track record in database infrastructure operations and have a passion for fostering innovation and excellence in the biotechnology industry. Additionally, collaboration with multi-functional and global teams is required to ensure seamless integration and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in database service delivery and operations, coupled with leadership and transformation experience. This role demands the ability to drive and deliver against key organizational pivotal initiatives, foster a collaborative environment, and deliver high-quality results in a matrixed organizational structure. Please note, this is an on-site role based in Hyderabad.

• Provide database administration support for development, test and production environments including installation, upgrades, performance optimization, decommissions as well as managing requests and incidents for SQL Server databases
• Administer security access controls following all standard operating procedures
• Recover databases in case of disaster recovery support
• Follow, review and recommend updates of support documentation as needed
• Recommend automation opportunities for operational work and process improvements.
• Collaborating with technical leads on database design decisions to ensure applications have high levels of performance, security, scalability, maintainability and reliability
• Investigate and resolve technical database issues. Participate in rotational 24x7 On-Call Support and assist root cause analysis when applicable
• Perform necessary security patch implementations to ensure ongoing database security

Basic Qualifications:

• Masters degree and 1 to 3 years of Information Systems and Database Administration experience OR
• Bachelors degree and 3 to 5 years of Information Systems and Database Administration experience OR
• Diploma with 7 to 9 years of Information Systems and Database Administration experience
• Experience administering SQL Server Database and related services & monitoring systems
• Demonstrable experience automating database provisioning, patching and administration
• Experience with various DB toolsets to review performance, monitoring and solving issues
• Understanding of ITIL frameworks and standard processes
• Understanding of operating system tools for performance and solving issues
• Excellent data-driven problem solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrable experience as part of a high-performance team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting SQL Server Always on Availability Groups
• Experience working on regulated systems (preferably in the pharmaceutical sector)
• Good communication skills
• Change management knowledge
• Experience leveraging Ansible for automation
• Experience supporting PostgreSQL databases

• Diligent and organized
• Effective communicator
• Ability to follow procedures accurately
• Willingness to learn and grow

This position is required to be onsite and participate in 24/5 and weekend on call in rotation fashion and may require you to work a later shift. Candidates must be willing and able to work off hours, as required based on business requirements.