West Pharmaceutical Services - Database Administrator - SQL Server

Description :

In this role, you will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, administration & maintenance of West Pharmas SQL Server database systems.

The candidate should be a subject matter expertise in performance tuning, troubleshooting & pro-active maintenance while ensuring system integrity and maximum availability of the underlying database.

Working in a Global environment, the candidate should have a hands-on approach capable of working across teams and time zones.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities :

- Manage/Administer West Pharma's portfolio of SQL Server databases globally.

- Expertise in all areas of database administration like Installation, Configuration, Client/Server Connectivity, Backup & Recovery etc.

- Performing scheduled maintenance & patch deployment to ensure the environment is updated adequately.

- Optimization of databases based on growth and capacity management.

- Knowledge & experience in setting up High Availability (HA), SQL AON & Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions.

- Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools.

- Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end.

- Experience in automated monitoring of underlying database as part of daily maintenance tasks.

- Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools.

- Experience in Data Migration/Upgrade across different MS SQL server versions.

- Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities :

Education : Bachelors/Post-Graduate degree or equivalent experience.

Work Experience : Minimum 3 years 3- 5 years of experience in related fields required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities :

- Subject matter expertise in SQL Server database (2012,2014,2016,2017, 2019, 2022).

- Experience with SQL Server DB on Windows (On-premise & Azure).

- Experience in Enterprise Manager, Query Analyzer, SQL Profiler, SQL Server Configuration Manager, Service Broker, SQL Server audit, Perfmon, SQL Diagnostic Manager etc.

- Experience in setting up backups & restore/recovery mechanisms.

- Experience in implementation of SQL Server Integration Services SSIS, SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS etc.

- Experience in installation, configuration, and administration of SQL workloads on Azure.

- Experience in automation & development using PL/SQL, Shell, SQL builder, Perl, Windows DOS etc.

- Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.

- Able to comply with the companys safety policy at all times.

- Able to comply with the companys quality policy at all times.

- Strong analytical & problem-solving ability along with excellent communication skills.

- Flexibility to work outside of working hours and on-call support.

Physical and Travel Requirements :

- 15% travel, including global travel.

- Occasional on-call work required.

- Prefer 12pm 9pm India time.

- Willingness to work outside of these hours as needed.

- Ability to work in a global and virtual environment and to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment .