Title: Solution Architect, D&T, MS SQL Administ

Requisition ID: 72109

Date: Nov 19, 2025

Location:

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.