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Rockstar Games is seeking a passionate Lead Microsoft SQL Server DBA to join its Online Services organization in Bangalore, India. This full-time, in-office role involves providing technical leadership, guiding database protocols, and driving operational excellence across a global SQL Server environment. The Database Operations team offers operational and development assistance for critical platforms and services, focusing on world-class entertainment experiences.

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<p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">Rockstar is on the lookout for a passionate Lead Microsoft SQL Server DBA, to join our Online Services organization, provide technical leadership, guide database protocols, and drive operational excellence across our global SQL Server environment.</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">This is a full-time, in-office position based in Rockstar’s large game development studio in Bangalore, India.</p><h4 class="text-lg md:text-xl font-semibold mt-6 mb-2 text-gray-800">WHAT WE DO</h4><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">The Rockstar Database Operations team offers operational and development assistance for critical platforms and services.</li></ul><h4 class="text-lg md:text-xl font-semibold mt-6 mb-2 text-gray-800">RESPONSIBILITIES</h4><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Lead and mentor a team of SQL Server DBAs, encouraging teamwork and support.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Monitor the health, performance, and availability of enterprise-scale SQL Server environments.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Architect, implement, and maintain high availability/ disaster recovery (HA/DR) solutions using Always On, clustering, and multiple data center guidelines.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Drive automation, query tuning, and performance optimization to improve efficiency.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Collaborate with developers to review database code, schema designs, and deployment pipelines.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Audit server health, error logs, and system performance to proactively address potential issues.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Manage database upgrades, patching cycles, capacity planning initiatives, and documentation for standards and processes.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Lead incident response, root cause analysis, remediation efforts, partner with leadership, and participate in 24/7 on-call rotation.</li></ul><h4 class="text-lg md:text-xl font-semibold mt-6 mb-2 text-gray-800">REQUIREMENTS</h4><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">10+ years of shown ability in Microsoft SQL Server administration and development, with expertise in SQL Server internals, performance tuning and issue resolution.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Demonstrable experience in leading or mentoring DBAs in enterprise environments.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Good background in HA/DR designs, multi-data center solutions, and large-scale critical system support.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Expertise in database deployment automation, source control integration, and advanced T-SQL.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Proficient knowledge in indexing strategies, locking, blocking, and concurrency management.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Skilled in performance tuning at storage, server, and OS levels, with ability to analyze complex issues.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Excellent automation, documentation, communication, and cross-team collaboration skills.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Strategic problem solver with a focus on scalability, reliability, and continuous improvement, driven by data-driven decisions.</li></ul><h4 class="text-lg md:text-xl font-semibold mt-6 mb-2 text-gray-800">PLUSES</h4><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.</p><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Passion for Rockstar Games.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Familiarity with .NET/C# or application development.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience with PowerBI, SSRS, SSIS, or ETL workflows.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience with SQL Sentry, SolarWinds DPA, or other monitoring tools.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience leading database load testing initiatives.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Knowledge of Splunk, Datadog, or similar observability platforms.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Familiarity with other database technologies (MySQL, MongoDB, Redis).</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience in CI/CD environments and database-as-code practices.</li></ul><h4 class="text-lg md:text-xl font-semibold mt-6 mb-2 text-gray-800">HOW TO APPLY</h4><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">Rockstar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities.</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">#LI-AP1</p>

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