Infra. Technology Specialist

Cognizant

2 - 5 years

Hyderabad

Posted: 4/18/2025

Job Description



Job Summary

We are looking for a SQL engineer who will be responsible for upgrade of SQL databases from SQL 2016 version to SQL 2022 in On premise and cloud environment AWS and ensuring their security stability reliability and performance. He would help to solve all migration related issues and ensure end to end smooth migration.


Responsibilities

Job Description SQL Upgrade

We are looking for a SQL engineer who will be responsible for upgrade of SQL databases from SQL 2016 version to SQL 2022 in On premise and cloud environment AWS and ensuring their security stability reliability and performance. He would help to solve all migration related issues and ensure end to end smooth migration.

Responsibilities

The ability to assist in finalizing a Microsoft SQL Server migration design in which to migrate older Microsoft SQL server machines into a right sized Virtual Machine for On premise and AWS EC2 residing within the customers environment.

Independently analyze solve and correct issues in real time providing problem resolution end to end.

Configure and maintain database servers and processes including monitoring of system health and performance to ensure high levels of performance availability and security.

Implement Always On Availability Group as a High Availability solution.

Automate repetitive tasks performed day to day basis.

Share domain and technical expertise providing technical mentorship and cross training to other peers and team members.

Prepare documentations and specifications.

Skills and Qualifications

Strong proficiency with SQL 2016 and above and its variation among popular databases

Strong proficiency in SQL Server migration from old version to newer version

Experience with backups restores and recovery models

Strong knowledge of High Availability HA and Disaster Recovery DR options for SQL Server

Experience in SSRS SSIS SSAS migration

Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools

Experience of Cloud solutions.

Strong proficiency in Powershell scripting on SQL and Windows servers.

Capable of troubleshooting common database issues.

Knowledge on AWS EC2 S3 Bucket Security and other IaaS PaaS services.

Knowledge on monitoring solutions in Dynatrace Foglight etc.


Certifications Required

Microsoft sql server certified admin AWS cloud admin

About Company

Cognizant is a global leader in technology and consulting services, helping businesses transform their operations through digital solutions. Specializing in IT services, including software development, business process outsourcing, and consulting, Cognizant supports clients across industries such as healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and retail. With a focus on innovation, Cognizant assists organizations in modernizing their technology, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing customer experiences. Headquartered in the U.S., it is consistently ranked among the most admired companies in the world and is a member of the NASDAQ-100.

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