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DBA Team Leader

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Skills
  • PowerShell PowerShell
  • Git Git
  • SQL Server ꞏ 5y
  • T-SQL
  • RedGate SQL Toolbelt
  • SQL Sentry Plan Explorer
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.
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