Job Responsibilities: • Ensure high performance and uptime of all database systems. • Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases to support business applications. • Optimize database performance through query tuning, indexing, and system configuration adjustments. • Design and implement database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies. • Manage database security protocols, including data encryption, authentication, and role-based access control (RBAC). • Write and optimize complex T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers to improve performance. • Oversee the migration of databases across servers or platforms, such as SQL Server to Azure SQL Database. • Set up and manage database monitoring tools (e.g., SQL Server Management Studio, SQL Server Agent) for proactive performance tracking and security. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure database changes align with overall system architecture and business needs. • Automate database tasks using PowerShell, such as automated backups, maintenance scripts, and performance monitoring. • Regularly review and update database-related documentation, including operational procedures and incident response plans. • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior database administrators and other IT staff. • Respond to database issues during off-hours, including nights and weekends, as required.