• SQL Server DBAs need extensive familiarity with data management principles and best practices in order to properly store, migrate, and structure data for multiple applications.
• This role also requires a strong grasp of server development and maintenance, including troubleshooting, data migration, and backup and recovery tasks.
• SQL Server DBAs should be skilled creative and technical problem-solvers, able to isolate and resolve database issues in real time to maintain access and data integrity.
• SQL Server DBAs don’t write much code, they may advise developers on operations, scripts, and triggers to improve database access, and should be familiar with one or more scripting languages.
• SQL Server DBAs communicate to direct their teams, gather requirements, and prepare reports related to database issues.
• SQL Server DBAs should be skilled at developing more efficient processes for handling and accessing data, automating recurring tasks, and performing routine maintenance.
• Responsibility & Accountability to manage the entire SQL Database.

1. Strong SQL Database Administration experience.
2. Experience of managing multiple RDBMS on large systems.
3. Experience of working in a team that delivers a high availability service.
4. Practical experience in monitoring and tuning a database to provide a high availability service.
5. Experience of SQL is desirable and advantage.
6. SQL Certification, preferably MCSA.