SQL Server DBA

Solü is currently seeking a SQL Server DBA to join our client’s team. The SQL Server DBA will oversee the maintenance, configuration, and optimization of critical Microsoft SQL Server environments supporting a wide range of in-house applications and third-party tools. This position is ideal for a collaborative, detail-oriented professional with strong technical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain SQL Server implementations across development, testing, and production environments.
• Ensure high data integrity, availability, and recoverability through effective backup and recovery processes.
• Diagnose and resolve real-time database issues with end-to-end problem resolution.
• Automate recurring database tasks, track issues, and maintain thorough documentation.
• Participate in 24x7 support for production systems, including on-call rotation.
• Perform routine maintenance, including the application of cumulative updates (CUs) and hotfixes during off-hours.
• Support SQL Server environments used in conjunction with MS Dynamics CRM, SharePoint, and Team Foundation Server (TFS).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field.
• Minimum of one (1) year of professional IT experience involving database analysis, design, and maintenance.
• 3 years of hands-on Microsoft SQL Server administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of backup, restore, and recovery models.
• Proficiency in T-SQL scripting and query optimization.
• Experience with High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions.
• Working experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
• Performance tuning and optimization (PTO) using native monitoring tools.
• Experience supporting SQL Server environments integrated with: Microsoft Dynamics CRM, SharePoint, Team Foundation Server (TFS).
• Familiarity with Business Intelligence Studio (BIS) for Visual Studio.
• Windows Server administration experience.
• VMware vSphere experience.