Senior engineer-MSSQL DBA

Overview

Senior MSSQL Engineer (Database Administrator) in 3M's Core Infrastructure Delivery - Data Platform Delivery team, responsible for daily management and administration of MSSQL databases under the general direction of the Global DB Services Manager.

What you'll do

• Respond to incidents and change requests, monitor MSSQL activities, troubleshoot issues as needed, and escalate critical issues to the appropriate teams.
• Modernize and support enterprise database environments by developing automation, tools, and operational strategies for MSSQL, open-source, and cloud-native database technologies.
• Implement, maintain, and optimize database server environments, including high availability, clustering, Always On, replication, and disaster recovery solutions for critical data and cloud databases.
• Provide daily operational support by responding to incidents, managing planned project work, and collaborating with teams to ensure stable and efficient database services.
• Maintain compliance, data protection, disaster recovery readiness, and audit requirements to ensure all controls and commitments are completed effectively.
• Contribute to the future database vision for 3M by participating in Agile Scrum teams, representing database teams in cross-functional projects, and working closely with diverse stakeholders.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Minimum seven (7) years of professional IT experience.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience supporting MSSQL database technologies on Windows OS, including stand-alone and HADR configurations, in a private, public, government, or military environment.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience with database migrations to cloud environments, preferably AWS, and with high-availability solutions.
• Experience in scripting using T-SQL.

Nice to have

• Demonstrated experience working on technical projects in Agile environments, with strong documentation, process flow, and communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server upgrades and migrations, including working in large-scale environments and supporting customer-facing applications.
• Strong technical expertise in T-SQL, PowerShell, or shell scripting, along with automation of DBA tasks such as installations and other operational processes.
• Experience with high availability, clustering, Always On, replication, performance tuning, monitoring tools, SSIS/SSRS configuration, backup utilities, encryption, and data protection tools.
• Broad cross-functional IT knowledge, including applications, information security, networking, cloud database solutions on AWS and/or Azure, open-source databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL, and willingness to work rotational shifts and weekend on-call support.

Details

• Work location: Hebbal, Bangalore (Karnataka), India.
• Hybrid work mode.