Lead Database Administrator - SQL Server

Role Overview : We are looking for an experienced Lead Database Administrator (SQL Server) with strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server administration, performance tuning, Always On Availability Groups, replication, cloud-based SQL environments, and database automation. The ideal candidate should be capable of managing large-scale production environments and leading database administration initiatives independently. Key Responsibilities : - Administer and support Microsoft SQL Server environments across Azure and AWS platforms. - Manage database availability, backup, restore, disaster recovery, and Always On Availability Groups. - Troubleshoot and optimize SQL Server performance in production environments. - Manage Transactional Replication and Change Data Capture (CDC) pipelines. - Develop and maintain SSIS packages, SQL Agent jobs, and SSRS reporting infrastructure. - Perform SQL code reviews and enforce database best practices. - Manage production deployments through structured change control processes. - Build performance dashboards, automate administrative tasks, and support database migration projects. - Participate in on-call production support and incident resolution. Mandatory Skills : - Microsoft SQL Server, Always On Availability Groups, Transactional Replication, Change Data Capture (CDC), T-SQL, Query Performance Tuning, Execution Plan Analysis, Azure / AWS SQL Administration, PowerShell, SSIS, SSRS, Database Backup & Restore, Production Support. Good to Have : - CI/CD for Database Deployments, SSAS, Python Automation, Grafana, Azure / AWS Database Certifications.