Pactera Technologies India is seeking a Senior SQL Architect to lead technology transformations through database projects and application lifecycle management. The role requires over 10 years of experience in database administration and proficiency in SQL Server infrastructures, along with skills in performance tuning, disaster recovery, and cloud solutions. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication abilities and relevant certifications, with familiarity in competing database platforms being advantageous.

1. Architect – SQL Migration
Pactera Technologies India Pvt Ltd https://en.pactera.com/
Pactera is a global company offering consulting, digital, technology and operations services to the world’s leading
enterprises. From our roots in engineering to the latest in digital transformation, we give customers a competitive edge. The
Data Services team within Pactera is looking for a Senior SQL Architect who can drive the technology transformations with
our clients
Job Responsibilities
Technical Lead on Database projects including designing solutions, perform POCs, Projects and assisting Level 2 and Level 3 DBAs in development
and implementation of solutions
· Lead in solution architecture for databases and database applications
· Participate in security architecture reviews of enterprise systems
· Responsible for aspects of the application lifecycle: requirements analysis & definition, system design, implementation, testing, deployment
· Defining hardware specifications for the installation of SQL Server databases, analysis services, integration services, reporting services
· Contribute to planning, designing and deploying data warehouses, data marts and transactional databases
· Participate in activities that ensure the successful use of these systems including: developing documentation, test scripts, and training
materials
· Plan and conduct database architecture assessments that examine DBMS and database configuration and performance
· Review and assess existing enterprise data-driven applications, support new features, performance improvements, upgrades
· Analyze large, complex systems to determine performance bottlenecks, application bugs, and opportunities to improve efficiency
· Capture and analyze database activity to identify improvements in storage, indexing, file structure, maintenance processes, and query
performance
· Experience working with a support team on production support, including familiarity with formal support processes
Required Experience and Skill Sets
· At least 10+ years of experience with Database administration and other MSSQL Server architecture related aspects
· Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining SQL Server infrastructures on version 2008/2012/2014/2016 with preference on experience
with SQL 2016
· Experience with in memory database and column store indexes
· At least 1 year of exposure/experience with competing database platforms like (Oracle/DB2/Teradata)
· Experience developing and presenting roadmap and solution architecture documentation
· Proficiency with managing and administering SQL Server installations and databases including: developing maintenance plans, configuring
server resources, monitoring performance, configuring instances and databases, partitioning, indexing, identifying data base vulnerabilities
and administering security
· Expert level skills designing and implementing redundant and scalable SQL Server infrastructures using technologies including database
mirroring, log shipping, replication, Always On Availability Groups, etc.
· Proficiency with SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Analysis Services, SQL Profiler, and SQL Server
Management Studio
· Experience designing, implementing, supporting, and analyzing enterprise scale applications that perform extract/transform/load (ETL)
operations with external data sources and SQL Server
· Experience in Performance Tuning and Optimization using native monitoring and monitoring tools.
· Experience defining backup strategy, performing backups, restores and disaster recovery.
· Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for MSSQL Server.
· Experience in implementing operational automation using scripts.
Other Attributes
· Very strong communication skills / Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or equivalent work experience.
· Independent thinking and self-driven
· Certification is a plus; MCTS, MCITP, MVP
· Experience with Oracle, Sybase and/or other Open Source databases a plus.
· Experience implementing Cloud/Azure solutions a plus