290 Sql jobs in Pakistan

We are looking for a skilled and responsible
SQL Database Administrator (DBA)
to manage, monitor, and optimize our database systems. This role is critical to ensuring the availability, performance, and security of our business data.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and upgrade SQL Server and other RDBMS platforms.
• Manage database backups, recovery strategies, and disaster recovery plans.
• Perform database performance tuning and query optimization.
• Implement and maintain database security, including role-based access and permissions.
• Monitor database health, availability, and capacity planning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues in a timely manner.
• Work closely with development teams to design efficient database schemas and queries.
• Maintain documentation related to database architecture, processes, and policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a SQL Database Administrator (2+ years preferred).
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server (2016/2019 or higher) and T-SQL.
• Hands-on experience with backup/recovery, clustering, replication, and high availability solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud database platforms (Azure SQL, AWS RDS) is a plus.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Growth opportunities within the company.
• Exposure to modern technologies and challenging projects.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Growth opportunities in an expanding AI automation and digital solutions company.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment in
  Bahria Orchard, Lahore
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Position: SQL DEVELOPER

Job Type : Full Time (Remote)

Timings: 6pm To 3am

Location : Shahrah -e- Faisal , Karachi

We are looking for a qualified Database developer to design stable and reliable databases, according to our company's needs. You will be responsible for developing, testing, improving and maintaining new and existing databases to help users retrieve data effectively. 

As part of our IT team, you will work closely with developers to ensure system consistency. You will also collaborate with administrators and clients to provide technical support and identify new requirements. Communication and organization skills are keys for this position, along with a problem-solution attitude.

Ultimately, you should be able to ensure our database systems run effectively and securely on a daily basis. 

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or relevant field
• Minmum of 3 years of proven work experience as a Database developer
• In-depth understanding of data management (e.g. permissions, recovery, security and monitoring)
• Knowledge of software development and user interface web applications
• Hands-on experience as a Microsoft SQL Database Developer
• Familiarity working with .Net Framework, JavaScript, HTML and PowerShell
• Excellent analytical and organization skills
• An ability to understand front-end users requirements and a problem-solving attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a remote environment with a global team

Responsibilities

• Design stable, reliable and effective databases
• Optimize and maintain legacy systems
• Modify databases according to requests and perform tests
• Solve database usage issues and malfunctions
• Liaise with developers to improve applications and establish best practices
• Gather user requirements and identify new features
• Develop technical and training manuals
• Provide data management support to users
• Ensure all database programs meet company and performance requirements
• Research and suggest new database products, services and protocols

NOTE: ENGLISH COMMUNICATION IS MANDATORY

Who are we?

Great Computer Solutions is a Chicago-based organization that provides IT Solutions. Our services range from consultancy and support to forming networks. Since 1996, we have helped a lot of small and medium organizations grow. We have operations in the US as well as Pakistan. For our Pakistan office, we are on the lookout for an ambitious candidate to join our team as a SQL Developer

What you'll be doing?

· Manage Microsoft SQL Server databases

· Configure and maintain database servers and processes

· Monitor system's health and performance

· Ensure high levels of performance, availability, sustainability and security

· Analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time

· Provide suggestions for solutions

· Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes

· Assist developers with query tuning, and schema refinement, develop queries, update database

· Provide 24x7 support for critical production systems

· Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours

· Read agency manuals/requirements and develop database design and scripts. Develop queries to extract and update data based on requirements in the agency manual

Must-Have:

· Must know SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services)

· Must know Crystal Reports

· Must be able to write scripts / stored procedures

· 2 years of experience as a SQL Server DBA or similar role

· 2 years of experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO)

· 2 years of experience with backups, restores and recovery models

· 1 year of experience of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server

· 2 years of experience with Windows server, including Active Directory

· Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company's success

· Great interpersonal and communication skills

· MCTS, MCITP, and/or MVP certifications a plus

· Familiarity with PHP and programming languages will be a plus

· Familiarity with Python will be a plus

Why join us?

· We give our employees exposure to US culture

· We offer market-competitive salaries

· Our benefits include EOBI and Health Insurance offered to individuals and their families

· We give paid time off, birthdays off as well as maternity and paternity leaves

· We believe in fostering a friendly culture and giving our resources autonomy to make decisions

If you think you are a good fit for the role, please share your resume at

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Minimum 6 months of experience required

Location: College Road, Lahore

This is an onsite role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented SQL Developer with a strong emphasis on reporting and business intelligence. This role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about transforming raw data into actionable insights through reports and dashboards. You will support the development of SQL queries and play a key role in delivering high-quality reports using Power BI and other visualization tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports in Power BI to support business operations and decision-making.
• Prepare, transform, and model data for reporting and analysis using SQL and Power BI.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather reporting requirements and translate them into meaningful visualizations.
• Develop SQL queries and stored procedures to support ETL processes and reporting datasets.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of data used in reports by implementing validation and integrity checks.
• Assist in optimizing database queries and improving performance of reporting solutions.
• Maintain documentation for reporting processes, data definitions, and dashboards.
• Support data governance and ensure data security and compliance with organizational policies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to reporting and data quality.
• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver insightful and timely business intelligence.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of SQL and relational database concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Power BI (or similar tools like Tableau or Looker) in designing and publishing reports and dashboards.
• Knowledge of data modeling, DAX expressions, and report optimization in Power BI.
• Familiarity with ETL concepts and basic database design principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation: We provide market-competitive salaries.
• Annual Increment: Your growth and contributions are recognized through our annual increment program.
• Target Achievement Rewards: Meet and exceed your targets. Enjoy rewards and incentives.
• Annual Getaways: We believe in work-life balance and offer annual trips as a means of rejuvenation and team building.
• Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and diverse work culture that values every individual's unique strengths and contributions.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lahore Johar Town: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Power Bi: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Microsoft SQL Database Administrator

• 3+ years of experience as a SQL Database Administrator or similar role
• Expertise in managing SQL Server and Azure SQL Database environments

Type: Full-time, Islamabad (onsite/hybrid as per policy)

This role is "contingent upon award of a new engagement."

Application Email:

Applicants must submit CV + current salary + expected salary.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

United Sol is an equal opportunity employer and company introduction.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

About Contour

Contour Software

has grown from a dozen people to over 2,000 staff across 3 cities, in less than 14 years.

As a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., we are proud to be part of a global enterprise software conglomerate that has grown to become one of the top 10 software companies in the world, with employees and customers in 100+ countries. With a broad-based and ever-growing portfolio of market-leading, vertical-market enterprise solutions covering more than 100 industry domains in predominantly mature markets, CSI's recipe creates the perfect environment for professionals to build fulfilling, long-term careers.

What started as an R&D & Accounting back-office, has progressed into a full-service Global Centre serving all functions and departments, at the divisional as well as operating group/corporate level. Today Contour employees, located in Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad, are serving CSI divisions located in time zones spanning the globe, from Sydney to Vancouver. With the global growth of Constellation as the wind in our sails, we are only just getting started

Key Responsibilities

• Database Administration & Maintenance
• Manage, monitor, and maintain multiple SQL Server databases across internal, cloud, and customer-hosted environments.
• Oversee the health, performance, availability, and security of all database systems.
• Implement and enforce data security, compliance, and auditing best practices as a core responsibility.
• Diagnose and resolve issues within a legacy database environment, including query tuning, index optimization, and schema improvements.
• Implement performance tuning strategies to enhance database responsiveness and efficiency.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to understand business requirements and translate them into effective database solutions.
• Work with 3rd party tools (Redgate or similar) to support smooth rollout of database changes and updates in customer environments.
• Ensure database deployments follow best practices and minimize downtime or disruption.
• Manage multiple SQL Server instances, ensuring consistency, scalability, and reliability across environments.
• Establish robust backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Plan and execute database patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management activities to ensure systems remain current and supported.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support application and business needs.
• Provide technical guidance and support during database-related incidents and escalations.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for database-related issues and ensure preventive measures are implemented.
• Document processes, configurations, and best practices for knowledge sharing and operational continuity.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience as a SQL Server DBA (5+ years preferred).
• Strong hands-on expertise with SQL Server (2016 and above).
• Experience managing databases in cloud environments (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of query optimization, indexing strategies, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with database migration, legacy system improvement, and modernization projects.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, release management, or 3rd party database deployment tools.
• Proficient in backup/recovery strategies and high availability/disaster recovery (HA/DR) solutions.
• Solid knowledge of data security, compliance, and auditing best practices.
• Ability to translate business requirements into robust database solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with PowerShell or other scripting for automation.
• Familiarity with other database platforms (MySQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL).

Exciting Benefits we offer:

• Market-leading Salary
• Medical Coverage – Self & Dependents
• Parents Medical Coverage
• Provident Fund
• Employee Performance-based bonuses
• Home Internet Subsidy
• Conveyance Allowance
• Profit Sharing Plan (Tenured Employees Only)
• Life Benefit
• Child Care Facility
• Company Provided Lunch/Dinner
• Professional Development Budget
• Recreational area for in-house games
• Sporadic On-shore training opportunities
• Friendly work environment
• Leave Encashment

Disclaimer: At Contour, we attribute our success to the unique contributions of our diverse staff. We're committed to fostering a culture of respect that thrives on the varied perspectives and experiences of all individuals we recruit, employ, promote, and compensate. Since day one, we've adhered to a policy that champions a work environment honoring the worth and dignity of each person while being free from all forms of employment discrimination.

In our continuous effort to promote inclusivity, we extend our commitment to individuals with special needs by providing reasonable accommodations. We actively encourage qualified individuals with special needs to apply for the various openings within our company. Should you require assistance in completing the application process or have any inquiries regarding special facilities, please do not hesitate to contact our HR team. Your unique talents and abilities are welcomed and valued here.

ob Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Database Administrator (DBA) with deep expertise in SQL Server 2017 and exposure to ClickHouse for real-time analytics workloads. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, security, and reliability of mission-critical database systems across OLTP (Online Transaction Processing) and OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) environments.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) or MCSA: SQL Server 2016/2017 Database Administration is strongly preferred.
• Certifications in Big Data/Cloud Platforms or ClickHouse are an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience as a SQL Server DBA, with at least 3 years on SQL Server 2017 in enterprise-scale, high-transaction environments.
• Hands-on experience managing large transactional and reporting databases.
• 1+ year experience working with ClickHouse in analytical/reporting workloads, preferably in hybrid OLAP/OLTP ecosystems.

Core Technical Skills:

SQL Server 2017 Expertise

• Installation, configuration, patching, and service pack upgrades
• High Availability (HA) & Disaster Recovery (DR):
• Always On Availability Groups (AOAG)
• Log Shipping, Replication, Database Mirroring
• In depth knowledge and hands-on experience of AOAG
• Performance Tuning & Optimization:
• Index design, statistics, query plan analysis
• Extended Events, Query Store, SQL Profiler, DMVs
• Maintenance Automation:
• SQL Server Agent, PowerShell scripting, automation frameworks
• Backup & Recovery Management:
• Full, Differential, Transaction Log backups, offsite retention planning
• Security and access control (encryption, TDE, server roles, row-level security)

ClickHouse Expertise

• Installation, configuration, and cluster deployment of ClickHouse
• Data ingestion pipelines using Kafka, S3, or JDBC connectors
• Designing and managing Materialized Views, MergeTree, and AggregatingMergeTree tables
• Query performance optimization for analytical reporting
• Integration with external tools (e.g., Grafana, Metabase, custom SPs)
• Understanding of columnar database architecture, partitioning, and replication

Additional Technical Exposure (Nice to Have):

• Working knowledge of CDC (Change Data Capture) in SQL Server
• Familiarity with Kafka, Debezium, or real-time streaming frameworks
• Experience in data archiving, ETL processes, and data warehouse optimization
• Monitoring tools like SolarWinds, Redgate, or Zabbix
• Familiarity with cloud database deployments (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, or GCP Cloud SQL)

Soft Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills under pressure
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication with cross-functional teams (Dev, QA, Infra)
• Exceptional documentation and process adherence capabilities
• Strong ownership attitude with a focus on proactive monitoring and incident prevention

Responsibilities:

• Manage production and non-production SQL Server and ClickHouse instances
• Monitor database performance and proactively identify and resolve issues
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize stored procedures, views, and queries
• Support data migration, schema versioning, and deployment pipelines
• Ensure compliance with security, data privacy, and audit requirements
• Lead or assist in capacity planning, license management, and infrastructure scaling

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person