SQL Database Administrator

About Protera

Welcome to Protera Technologies, where we’re reimagining how SAP-centric organizations work in the cloud. Since 1998, we’ve been pioneers in bringing SAP and related applications to the cloud—think Microsoft Azure and AWS. Our global crew, spanning the US with offices in Chicago (HQ), Athens, Greece, and Mumbai, India, is on a mission to make IT smoother, faster, and more fun for our clients.

But here’s the thing: we’re not your typical “serious tech company.” While we’re obsessed with delivering top-notch IT solutions, we’re all about keeping it real, approachable, and enjoyable. We work hard, but we also play hard—whether we’re collaborating on cloud optimizations, enhancing security, or just hanging out as a team.

At Protera, we believe in empowering SAP-centric organizations with the best tools and tech to drive growth, and we love what we do. Our values? Simple: stay curious, stay authentic, and make meaningful connections. We celebrate wins big and small, whether it's a successful project or a fun team event.

If you’re looking for a place where tech and fun collide, come join us and see what makes Protera a great place to work.

What You’ll Do

The Database Administrator is responsible for all aspects of database administration, configuration, monitoring, and deployment of Microsoft SQL databases and database build packages in the Production environment as well as other non-production environments. The Database Administrator will collaborate with internal and external teams to optimize and update database operations and ensure continuous improvement in monitoring and performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs all work in accordance with company’s quality programs, standards and procedures.
• Provides technical leadership to the development team in resolving development and implementation issues related to the database infrastructure.
• Responsible for participation in determining strategic architecture direction.
• Review technical documents to ensure consistency, accuracy and compliance with enterprise directions and security standards.
• Devise plans for patching and upgrading the database infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain all standards pursuant to data structures and models, review data models and frameworks/blueprints.
• Responsible for performing routine maintenance tasks, such as database backups, index rebuilding, and statistics gathering.
• Responsible for performance tuning of data retrieval and data loading program units.
• Responsible for capacity planning and performing Volumetric Analysis.
• Work with clients, business analysts, technical staff, and project team members to plan, design, develop, implement, and enhance applications, scripts, procedures, and metadata for relational databases.
• Provides full-life cycle product roadmaps for the database infrastructure.
• Reviews operational data structures and recommends optimizations and reconfigurations as warranted.
• Identify potential strategic data-related technology partners, evaluate and/or assess potential data-related tools and technologies.
• Work closely with 3rd party vendors to integrate selected packages. Recommend and evaluate new tools and methodologies.
• Conduct proof of concept and evaluate new features available for Microsoft SQL or related Database technologies and perform cost benefit analysis as applicable.
• Maintain safety, security, and privacy standards throughout all areas of responsibility.
• Develop and implement data security policies, procedures, and best practices to protect sensitive information.

Knowledge

• Logical/physical database design experience.
• Expertise establishing system-wide standards, policies, procedures and methods.
• Solid, quantifiable experience in: Failover Orchestration, Query Optimization, Data Migration, Cloud Infrastructure
• Participation in large data migration projects in a MS SQL AOAG.
• Experience in Web based Architecture with exposure to high availability and large-scale technologies such as clustering, load balancers, etc.
• Experience configuring and managing MS SQL solutions using AOAGs, including cluster configuration, storage optimization, and High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions.
• Experience working in containerized environments and with cloud-based infrastructure, middleware, and server solutions.

Requirements:
Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including but not limited to: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Visio.
• 4+ years of experience with all aspects of SQL Server and AOAG build, configuration, and deployments.
• Experienced in RDBMS administration and configuration for large projects.
• Prefer knowledge of XML standards.

Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and problem solve using industry standard methodologies.
• Ability to manage time and multiple priorities.
• Ability to document and update standard operating procedures.
• Disciplined, detail-oriented, and well organized with a strong background in operational methodology.
• Ability to interface and work with varied positions and levels of technical knowledge both within the department and with other departments in the company.
• Solid analytical and troubleshooting skills to quickly determine root causes of problems and drive towards solutions.
• Must foster a collaborative and collegial atmosphere within a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

Other Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience as an MS SQL or equivalent Database administrator in a clustered AOAG environment.

Why Join Protera?

• Work with global enterprise clients
• Learn fast with mentorship, certifications, and career growth
• Make a real impact in a company where ideas are welcome
• Flexible work setup (remote/hybrid)
• People-first culture with a global mindset

Ready to Make the Move?

We’d love to meet you.

Click “Apply Now” and tell us why you’re the one.

Not sure yet? Check us out at www.protera.com or connect with our team on LinkedIn.

Protera is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Benefits:
• Work from Home set up
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Gratuity, PF, EPS and Bonus
• Shift Allowances
• Health and wellness Allowances
• Learning and Development Allowances