We are looking for an experienced and driven DBA Team Lead to join our team. In this role, you will lead a team of database professionals while ensuring the performance, reliability, and scalability of our highly transactional systems. You will play a key role in shaping database architecture and driving best practices across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor the DBA team, setting goals and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Oversee the maintenance and support of highly transactional databases.
- Design and implement database solutions to meet business requirements.
- Monitor database health and performance, and ensure uptime and reliability.
- Troubleshoot performance issues and guide the team in database tuning and optimization.
- Collaborate with software engineers to optimize SQL queries and database schema design.
- Develop and implement strategies for high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR).
- Plan for long-term database scalability and architecture, ensuring future-proof systems.
Requirements:
REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years as a SQL Server DBA with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Advanced T-SQL, experience with PowerShell, Git, and database management tools (e.g., RedGate SQL Toolbelt, SQL Sentry Plan Explorer).
- Proven ability to lead a technical team, manage projects, and mentor junior DBAs.
- Strong knowledge of database security, backup, recovery, and data integrity.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to think algorithmically.
- Experience in planning and implementing scalable database architectures.
- Fluent in English, with strong communication skills to collaborate across departments.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting and meet tight deadlines.