We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) to provide critical database support for a key project. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining robust, high-performing, and highly available SQL Server environments while collaborating remotely with the core project team.
Key Responsibilities:
Design & Architecture: Lead and contribute to High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation for SQL Server solutions, including architecture, high availability, and disaster recovery.
Implementation & Delivery: Oversee and execute the installation, configuration, migration, testing, and handover of SQL Server instances and databases.
Performance Optimization: Proactively monitor, tune, and optimize SQL Server performance for maximum efficiency and responsiveness.
High Availability & Disaster Recovery: Implement and manage SQL Server high availability solutions (e.g., Always On Availability Groups, Failover Cluster Instances) and develop robust disaster recovery strategies.
- Microsoft SQL Server: Expert-level proficiency across multiple versions (e.g., 2016, 2019, 2022).
- Database Administration: In-depth experience with all facets of SQL Server administration, including installation, configuration, patching, performance tuning, security management, backup/recovery, and monitoring.
- High Availability & DR: Proven experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups (AGs), Failover Cluster Instances (FCIs), and other replication technologies.
- T-SQL: Strong ability to write and optimize complex T-SQL queries and stored procedures.
- Backup Solutions: Familiarity with enterprise-grade backup strategies and technologies.
- SQL: Understanding of SQL Server environments, including basic setup and high-availability concepts.
- Windows Server OS: Solid understanding of Windows Server operating systems as they relate to SQL Server deployments.
Soft Skills:
- Strong Communication:Ability to effectively communicate complex database concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a remote environment.
- Problem Solving: Exceptional diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for intricate database issues.
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze database performance metrics and implement effective solutions.
- Detail Oriented: Meticulous in database design, configuration, and documentation.
- Collaborative: Ability to work effectively within a remote project team and alongside application developers.
Experience:
Minimum of 8+ years of hands-on experience in Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration.
At NCINGA, you’ll play a critical role in building and maintaining high-performance database environments that support enterprise-level innovation. As a Senior Microsoft SQL Server DBA, you’ll lead the design, implementation, and optimization of robust SQL Server solutions—all while collaborating remotely with our global project teams. This is your chance to ensure stability, performance, and availability in a high-impact project setting.
Apply now and be the database backbone behind NCINGA’s next chapter of digital success!
Job Type: Full Time Job Location: Remote (Occasional on-site travel to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, may be required) Duration: 9 Months
