Senior SQL Server Database Administrator

About Persistent

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026.

About Position:

We are seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) to join our growing database and infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, security, and reliability of enterprise SQL Server database environments. This role requires strong expertise in database administration, performance tuning, backup and recovery, high availability, security management, and troubleshooting. You will work closely with application, infrastructure, and business teams to support critical business applications and data platforms.

• Role: Senior SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA)
• Location: Pune, Bengaluru
• Experience: 5 to 12 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Manage, administer, and maintain SQL Server databases across development, testing, and production environments.
• Monitor database performance and proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Implement and maintain high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Perform database installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and migration activities.
• Develop and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and configuration enhancements.
• Monitor database health, storage utilization, and capacity planning requirements.
• Implement and enforce database security policies, access controls, and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with application development teams to design, review, and optimize database schemas and queries.
• Troubleshoot database incidents and provide timely resolution for production issues.
• Automate routine database administration tasks wherever possible.
• Perform regular database maintenance activities, including integrity checks, index maintenance, and statistics updates.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and database standards.
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and security assessments related to database environments.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 5-12 years of experience in SQL Server Database Administration.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting.
• Expertise in database backup, recovery, restoration, and disaster recovery planning.
• Experience implementing and supporting SQL Server High Availability solutions such as Always On Availability Groups, Log Shipping, Replication, or Clustering.
• Strong knowledge of SQL query optimization, indexing strategies, and database performance tuning.
• Experience monitoring database health, performance metrics, and capacity utilization.
• Proficiency in T-SQL scripting, stored procedures, functions, and database programming concepts.
• Strong understanding of database security, user management, encryption, and access controls.
• Experience managing large-scale production database environments.
• Knowledge of database maintenance plans, upgrades, patching, and migration activities.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex database issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Experience working with monitoring and performance management tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

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