Ameriprise India LLP, part of Ameriprise Financial Inc., is a global financial services leader with over $1.5 trillion in assets under management, specializing in Asset Management, Advice, Retirement Planning, and Insurance Protection. The company fosters an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards contributions and encourages community impact. We are seeking a SQL Server DBA with 2-4 years of experience to manage, monitor, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server databases, including performance tuning, backup/recovery, and High Availability/Disaster Recovery solutions, while also supporting AWS RDS/Aurora PostgreSQL operations.
Responsibilities
- Administer and support SQL Server, Amazon RDS PostgreSQL, and Aurora PostgreSQL databases.
- Perform installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, migrations, and maintenance activities.
- Manage database monitoring, health checks, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
- Support backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions.
- Analyze and optimize queries, indexes, and database configurations.
- Handle production incidents and RCA (Root Cause Analysis) preparation.
- Manage database security, access controls, encryption, and compliance requirements.
- Automate operational tasks using PowerShell, SQL scripting, and Terraform.
- Maintain runbooks, SOPs, and technical documentation.
Requirements
- SQL Server DBA with 2-4 years of experience in managing, monitoring, and optimizing Microsoft SQL Server databases.
- Hands-on expertise in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and High Availability/Disaster Recovery solutions.
- Strong knowledge of T-SQL, troubleshooting, patching, upgrades, and database security.
- Strong knowledge of SQL Server 2016/2019/2022 and AWS RDS/Aurora PostgreSQL.
- Experience with backup/recovery, performance tuning, patching, upgrades, and migrations.
- Knowledge of HA/DR technologies such as Always On AG, Multi-AZ, and Read Replicas.
- Strong SQL/T-SQL skills and query optimization experience.
- Familiarity with CloudWatch, Performance Insights, PowerShell, and monitoring tools.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong ownership and customer-focused mindset.
- Experience handling P1/P2 incidents and problem management.
- Full-time availability with shift timings (4:45p-1:15a).
- In-office collaboration at least three (3) days per week, with flexibility to work from home two (2) days per week.
Nice to have
- Microsoft SQL Server certifications.
- Experience with Cloud Platforms (Azure SQL, AWS RDS SQL Server).
- Knowledge of ServiceNow, Tidal, and Commvault.
- Exposure to scripting and automation initiatives.
- Working knowledge of Terraform, CI/CD, ServiceNow, Tidal, and Commvault.
Benefits
- Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards contributions.
- Opportunities to make an impact in the office and the community.
- Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities.
- Reasonable accommodations available for the application or interview process upon request.
Additional details
- Job Family Group: Technology.
- India Business Unit: AWMPO AWMP&S President's Office.
- Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client-based financial solutions for 20 years.
- Ameriprise Financial Inc. is a US financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence.
- Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, with specifics discussed during the hiring process.
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