**SQL DBA -Azure:** Primary Skills Required: • Extensive experience in ongoing support and administration of databases running version(s) 2008, 2012, 2014, and 2016. • Extensive experiencing in writing and debugging complex SQL queries and understand the best ways to incorporate database requests into application programs. • Evaluating and improving data models, database designs, data access and table maintenance codes. • Capable of performing database change management as well as performance tuning. • Develop, implement, administer, document and maintain policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the company database. • Resolves database performance and capacity issues, and replication and other distributed data issues. • Extensive experience in Upgrades, versions, patches, new releases. • Communication and coordination with different teams; Application etc. to identify compatibility and impact during upgrades or other patch activities. • Install MSSQL server software. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.