About the Role
We are looking for an experienced SQL Server DBA focused on performance tuning, troubleshooting, and high availability. The role involves supporting production SQL Server environments, proactively identifying performance issues using Idera monitoring tools, and managing Always On Availability Groups to ensure stability and scalability.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively monitor and optimize SQL Server performance using Idera and native SQL tools
- Perform advanced query and index tuning (execution plans, Query Store, DMVs)
- Troubleshoot production issues (blocking, deadlocks, performance degradation) at L2/L3 level
- Administer SQL Server Always On Availability Groups
- Execute core DBA tasks: backup & recovery, maintenance, patching, upgrades
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term performance improvements
- Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams and document solutions
Key Skills
- Strong expertise in SQL Server performance tuning & troubleshooting
- Experience with Idera Diagnostic Manager / SQL Diagnostic Manager
- Solid knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery
- Analytical mindset, ability to work under pressure, clear communication skills
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What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
