Database Administrator

**Job Description**:
**Database Administrator**

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

**What you’ll be DOING**

What will your essential responsibilities include?

Installing and configuring Microsoft SQL Server instances in a stand-alone, clustered and Always On environments along with database replication and mirroring configuration.

Experience of migrating databases to Azure SQL DB, Azure SQL DW, Azure SQL Managed Instance.Assisting with SQL Server Assessment\Planning\Migration\Upgrades\Automation\Performance Tuning, etc.Troubleshooting, planning migration strategy and DR planning of SSAS\SSIS\SSRS.SQL DB Automation for DB Deployments working with PowerShell, ARM Templates, etc. using DB Versioning tools like Azure DevOps SSDT etc.
- Good in TSQL scripting and commands.
- Expertise in database troubleshooting, performance tuning, query tuning of SQL\T-SQL, partitioning, file group.Implementation and design database Indexes for high performance, as part of the migration\upgrade activities.
- Liaising with Project Managers, Developers, Application Support, Release, infrastructure teams to ensure database integrity, security and performance.

You will report to GT SDC DBA Lead.

**What you will BRING**

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
**Required Skills and Abilities**:
Relevant years of Experience as SQL Database Administrator.

Experience in designing, implementing and managing High Availability database solutions.

Hands-On experience working in Azure.Expertise in producing technical documentation.Exposure in migrating existing SQL Server (on-premises) data loads to Cloud (Azure) & on-prem to on-prem.Expert knowledge of SQL scripting \ programming.Prior work experience with performance tuning, query plan analysis, and indexing.Knowledge of database auditing and performance monitoring solutions.Understanding of Azure Network, Security groups, Load balancing, Storage layers.

Excellent working knowledge of IT Operations and support organizations would be an advantage.

Ability to work self-directedly with less supervision is required.

Experience doing backups & restores using SQL Commvault is a plus.

Knowledge of ITIL processes and tools like Service now, SILVA, JIRA.
- Having Microsoft Certification is a plus.

**Desired Skills and Abilities**:
Comprehensive knowledge of DBMS.

Able to organize self and others including effective scheduling, prioritization and time management skills, completing tasks to tight deadlines. Demonstrates a ‘can do’ attitude.Proven track record of knowing what it takes to provide a consistently first-class customer service internally and/or externally.Ability to build effective working relationships (Internally/Externally), establishing credibility amongst a wide and demanding client group.
- Comfortable taking ownership for own work, identifying the need for action (using initiative) whilst working effectively within a team.

**Who WE are**

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

**What we OFFER**

**Inclusion**

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. _It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed._
- Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
- Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
- Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
- Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
- Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

**Total Rewards**

AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.

We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to