At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.
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.
Rockstar is on the lookout for a Database Engineer, to join our Online Services organization, who possesses a passion for games, serving as a leader to drive operational excellence across our global SQL Server environment.
This is a full-time, in-office position based in Rockstar’s large game development studio in Bangalore, India.
WHAT WE DO
- The Rockstar Database Engineering team offers operational and development assistance for critical platforms and services.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor the health, performance, and availability of enterprise-scale SQL Server environments.
- Architect, implement, and maintain primary data center/ remote data center (HA/DR) solutions using Always On, clustering, and multiple data center guidelines.
- Drive automation of routine operational tasks to improve team efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
- Review and tune queries, indexes, and server configurations to improve efficiency and minimize latency.
- Collaborate with developers to review database code, schema designs, and deployment pipelines.
- Audit server health, error logs, and system performance to proactively address potential issues.
- Perform database upgrades, patching cycles, capacity planning initiatives, and documentation for standards and processes.
- Participate in the 24/7 on-call rotation, providing support for critical incidents.
REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years of shown ability in Microsoft SQL Server administration and development, with expertise in SQL Server internals, performance tuning and issue resolution.
- Good background in HA/DR designs, multi-data center solutions, and large-scale critical system support.
- Expertise in database deployment automation, source control integration, and advanced T-SQL.
- Proficient knowledge in indexing strategies, locking, blocking, and concurrency management.
- Skilled in performance tuning at storage, server, and OS levels, with ability to analyze complex issues.
- Excellent automation, documentation, communication, and cross-team collaboration partnership skills.
- Strategic problem solver with a focus on scalability, reliability, and continuous improvement, driven by data-driven decisions.
PLUSES
Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.
- Passion for Rockstar Games.
- Familiarity with PowerShell, .NET/C#, or other application development languages.
- Experience with PowerBI.
- Experience with SQL Sentry, SolarWinds DPA, or other monitoring tools.
- Experience leading database load testing initiatives.
- Knowledge of Splunk, Datadog, or similar observability platforms.
- Familiarity with other database technologies (MySQL, MongoDB, Redis).
- Experience in CI/CD environments and database-as-code practices.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply with a CV 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.
Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.
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.
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