Solution Architect, D&T, MS SQL Administrator Requisition ID: 72109 Date: Nov 19, 2025 Location: Bengaluru, KA, IN Department: Digtl & Transfrmtion Description: **Job Summary** In this role, you will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, administration & maintenance of West Pharma’s SQL Server database systems. The candidate should be a subject matter expertise in performance tuning, troubleshooting & pro-active maintenance while ensuring system integrity and maximum availability of the underlying database. Working in a Global environment, the candidate should have a hands-on approach capable of working across teams and time zones. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** + Manage/Administer West Pharma's portfolio of SQL Server databases globally. + Expertise in all areas of database administration like Installation, Configuration, Client/Server Connectivity, Backup & Recovery etc. + Performing scheduled maintenance & patch deployment to ensure the environment is updated adequately. + Optimization of databases based on growth and capacity management. + Knowledge & experience in setting up High Availability (HA), SQL AON & Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions. + Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools + Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end. + Experience in automated monitoring of underlying database as part of daily maintenance tasks. + Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools. + Experience in Data Migration/Upgrade across different MS SQL server versions. + Other duties as assigned **Additional Responsibilities** **Education** + Bachelor’s/Post-Graduate degree or equivalent experience. **Work Experience** + Minimum 3 years 3-5 years of experience in related fields required **Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + Subject matter expertise in SQL Server database (2012,2014,2016,2017, 2019, 2022). + Experience with SQL Server DB on Windows (On-premise & Azure). + Experience in Enterprise Manager, Query Analyzer, SQL Profiler, SQL Server Configuration Manager, Service Broker, SQL Server audit, Perfmon, SQL Diagnostic Manager etc. + Experience in setting up backups & restore/recovery mechanisms. + Experience in implementation of SQL Server Integration Services SSIS, SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS etc. + Experience in installation, configuration, and administration of SQL workloads on Azure + Experience in automation & development using PL/SQL, Shell, SQL builder, Perl, Windows DOS etc + Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description + Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times + Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times + Strong analytical & problem-solving ability along with excellent communication skills. + Flexibility to work outside of working hours and on-call support. **Physical and Travel Requirements** + 15% travel, including global travel + Occasional on-call work required + Prefer 12pm – 9pm India time. Willingness to work outside of these hours as needed. + Ability to work in a global and virtual environment and to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.​ **Additional Requirements** **What We Offer** **Shift**