Database Administrator

Gurgaon, IndiaOn-site

Responsibilities

What You’ll Be Doing Every Day: Design, implement, and maintain SQL Server database environments Establish and manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes, including regular testing Monitor database performance and availability using industry-standard tools Perform performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization Implement and maintain high availability solutions (e.g., failover clustering, replication) Manage database security, including user roles, permissions, and data protection (e.g.,

ApplyBoard simplifies the study abroad application process by connecting international students, international student advisors, and educational institutions on one personalized platform.
This role is responsible for managing SQL Server environments, ensuring data integrity, and supporting scalable, cloud-aligned database operations.
experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator
Experience working in cloud environments (e.g., Azure) Strong knowledge of database administration fundamentals (backup/recovery, performance tuning, security)
Experience with monitoring and performance optimization tools Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment About ApplyBoard ApplyBoard empowers students around the world to access international education.
Ready to join us? We're grateful for your interest in joining the ApplyBoard team.
We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the hiring process, potentially while reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing applicant responses.

For more than a decade, ApplyBoard's team members have been dedicated to breaking down barriers to international education, while thriving at a company that invests in their career growth.
Our six core values guide us in our mission to educate the world, and are the foundation of our company culture.
As an organization built on diversity, our team members are representative of the students we support.
The Opportunity: ApplyBoard is seeking a Database Administrator to support one of our school partners with the performance, reliability, and security of their data platforms.
You will play a key role in maintaining database health, optimizing performance, and implementing best practices across backup, recovery, security, and monitoring.
This is a hands-on role suited for someone with strong operational
Our global team leverages cutting-edge technology to build innovative tools and share sector insights that support our network of international students and 1,500+ partner institutions.
We've helped more than 1,300,000 students from over 180 countries with their study abroad journey so far, and we're just getting started.
However, only select applicants will be contacted for an interview.
These tools don't replace human judgment, and final hiring decisions are made by our team members.