SQL Server Database Administrator

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SQL Server Database Administrator

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About Our Company

Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 20 years. We are part of Ameriprise Financial Inc., a US financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence and diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. The firm’s focus areas include Asset Management and Advice, Retirement Planning and Insurance Protection.

Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions, and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community. So, if you're talented, driven and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares, take the next step and create a career at Ameriprise India LLP.

Job Description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Database Administrator with hands-on experience in Microsoft SQL Server and AWS RDS/Aurora PostgreSQL to manage database operations, performance, availability, security, upgrades, and production support.

Key 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 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.

Required Skills

• 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.
• Working knowledge of Terraform, CI/CD, ServiceNow, Tidal, and Commvault is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Microsoft SQL Server certifications preferred but not mandatory.

Desired Competencies

• 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.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Cloud Platforms (Azure SQL, AWS RDS SQL Server).
• Knowledge of ServiceNow, Tidal and Commvault.
• Exposure to scripting and automation initiatives.

In-Office Collaboration

We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least three (3) days per week, with flexibility to work from home two (2) days per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Timings

India Business Unit

Job Family Group

Ameriprise India LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.