Assistant Manager – NL ITS SQL DBA

Your opportunity

Join our innovative, creative, and inclusive NL ITS Cloud team - a world-class operation with extensive knowledge and experience. You will interface with business and technical teams to bring about change and influence across the entire world of Deloitte. Apply your skills to make things happen and be a part of a great team that is passionate about serving a great purpose.

Work you'll do:

As a Senior SQL DBA, you are responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and performance tuning of SQL Server databases across both Azure cloud and on-premises environments. The role ensures high availability, security, and optimal performance of database systems, supports application development teams, and leads database modernization and migration initiatives.

Key responsibilities will include:

Database Administration & Support

·       Install, configure, upgrade, and patch SQL Server instances (on-premises and Azure SQL).

·       Monitor database performance, implement tuning, and optimize queries for efficiency.

·       Manage database security, including user access, roles, and encryption.

·       Perform regular database backups, restores, and disaster recovery testing.

·       Implement and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Always On, Log Shipping, Replication, Azure Geo-Replication).

·       Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, incidents, and outages.

Cloud & Hybrid Database Management

·       Provision, configure, and manage Azure SQL Database, Managed Instances, and SQL Server on Azure VMs.

·       Support data migration from on-premises to Azure using tools such as Azure Data Migration Service, SSIS, or custom scripts.

·       Optimize cloud resource usage and costs.

·       Integrate on-premises and cloud data sources as needed.

Automation & Scripting

·       Develop and maintain scripts for automation of routine DBA tasks using PowerShell, T-SQL, or Azure CLI.

·       Implement monitoring and alerting solutions for proactive issue detection.

Compliance & Security

·       Ensure compliance with internal and external security standards and policies.

·       Conduct regular audits and vulnerability assessments.

·       Maintain documentation for database configurations, procedures, and policies.

Backup & Disaster Recovery:

·       Develop and manage database backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability. Conduct regular backup testing and recovery drills.

Collaboration & Leadership

·       Work closely with application developers, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders.

·       Mentor junior DBAs and provide technical guidance.

·       Participate in project planning, capacity planning, and architecture reviews.

Collaboration & Documentation:

·       Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to deliver integrated solutions.

·       Document architectures, configurations, and standard operating procedures.

·       Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers.

Required Skills & Experience:

·       6–8 years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA in both on-premises and Azure environments.

·       Strong expertise in SQL Server versions (2016 and above), including installation, configuration, and administration.

·       Experience with Azure SQL Database, Managed Instances, and SQL Server on Azure VMs.

·       Proficiency in performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting.

·       Solid understanding of backup, restore, high availability, and disaster recovery strategies.

·       Experience with database migration tools and methodologies (e.g., Azure DMS, SSIS).

·       Scripting skills in T-SQL and PowerShell; familiarity with Azure CLI is a plus.

·       Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for database deployments.

·       Knowledge of security best practices, including encryption, auditing, and compliance.

·       Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Monitor etc.).

·       Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.

·       Experience with Microsoft Fabric or related Microsoft analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI, Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics) is an added advantage.

·       Exposure to Python, Spark, or other data engineering tools within Microsoft Fabric is an added advantage.

Preferred Qualifications:

·       Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.

·       Microsoft certifications (DP-300, DP-700, MCSE: Data Management and Analytics). Good to have: AZ-900, SC-900.

Your work, your choice

We are results focused and believe in excellence in respect in all aspects of our work and interaction with each other. We make full use of technologies that help support different ways of working. At Deloitte we believe the best impact is the value we add, not the hours we sit at our desk. We, therefore, carefully consider agile ways of working, both formal and informal, that allow for the best impact for our people and our clients. If the working pattern you are looking for is not specifically indicated below, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements.

 Location: Hyderabad

 Timings: 11 PM to 8 PM