Job Description :
To debug, analyze and fix the performance issues in the SQL DB.
Ensure all database servers are backed up in a way that meets the business’s Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)
Test backups to ensure we can meet the business’ Recovery Time Objectives (RTO)
Troubleshoot SQL Server service outages as they occur, including after-hours and weekends
Configure SQL Server monitoring utilities to minimize false alarms
Ensure that new database code meets company standards for readability, reliability, and performance
Each week, give developers a list of the top 10 most resource-intensive queries on the server and suggest ways to improve performance on each
Design indexes for existing applications, choosing when to add or remove indexes
As new systems are brought in-house, choose whether to use clustering, log shipping, mirroring, Windows Azure, or other technologies
Install and configure new SQL Servers
Deploy database change scripts provided by third party vendors
When performance issues arise, determine the most effective way to increase performance including hardware purchases, server configuration changes, or index/query changes• Document the company’s database environment