Senior Database Administrator

Job description

Job Overview: As a Database Administrator, you'll be the backbone of our data operations, ensuring the seamless performance and growth of our databases. You'll proactively monitor system health, analyze data trends, and collaborate closely with development teams to pinpoint and resolve issues and boost performance. A key part of your role will involve innovating and implementing tools for robust database and server resource monitoring. Driven by a deep commitment to our customers, you'll champion their needs, directly impacting the success of the CureMD product suite. Job Responsibilities: Maintain and administer databases across Microsoft SQL Server (2008–2022), including Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance. Manage and resolve complex database-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime. Monitor key system parameters to optimize performance and resource utilization. Plan for data growth and execute effective capacity management strategies. Design, configure, and maintain high availability SQL environments using Always On availability groups. Conduct capacity planning, growth analysis, and failover testing to ensure system resilience. Collaborate with development teams to identify issues, improve database performance, and streamline deployments. Evaluate, implement, and manage monitoring and alerting tools for both on-prem and Azure SQL environments. Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 3–5 years of experience in database administration with expertise in SQL Server (2008–2022) and Azure SQL. Knowledge of Always On availability groups, backups, and disaster recovery. Experience with monitoring, profiling, and performance tuning tools. Proficient with SSIS, BIDS/SSDT, and query optimization. Excellent knowledge of MSSQL and database management systems. Good knowledge of physical database design. Excellent analytical skills and ability to work independently. Background in supporting databases in the healthcare IT domain is a plus. O/A Levels academic background is a plus. Knowledge or experience in database migrations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Compensation and Benefits: 💰 Financial: Competitive salary and bi-annual bonus. Fast track and uncapped career growth for high performers. Company-sponsored vehicle financing (car and bike). Interest-free loans. Provident Fund: CureMD matches up to 8% of your base salary. 🏥 Health and Wellness: In-house clinic with a team of certified male and female doctors with 24/7 telemedicine service. Hospital treatment monitoring by company doctors. Comprehensive health coverage for your immediate family (outpatient, inpatient, maternity and parents' inpatient). Exclusive health benefits and discounts at top class clinics and labs. 🤝🏻 Supportive Workplace: Pick-up and drop-off services for female employees. In-house daycare facility. In-house gym and recreational area to unwind. 📚 Continued Learning: Company-sponsored trainings, workshops, development programs and retreats. Paid specialized trainings/certifications. The Difference You’ll Make: At CureMD, every role, whether senior or junior, plays a pivotal part in transforming healthcare. By joining our innovative team, you’ll contribute to groundbreaking technology that directly impacts patient care, enhances healthcare efficiency, and saves lives globally. Your skills and passion will drive meaningful change, helping us deliver solutions that support healthcare professionals in critical, real-time settings. Together, we’re not just advancing technology — we’re making a tangible difference in people’s lives. Together, let’s save lives.