The Lead Database Administrator plays a pivotal role in maintaining the health, performance and security of the database ecosystem.
This position requires a seasoned professional who can oversee the design and implementation of database systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity, performance, security and availability.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex database environments, including experience with Oracle, MSSQL, PostgreSQL and Azure SQL.
Main Responsibilities
* Responsible for designing, architecting and documenting databases to meet application requirements and best practices.
* Lead a team of DBAs, providing guidance, training and support to ensure effective database management.
* Work closely with development teams, system administrators and other stakeholders to support application performance.
* Oversee maintenance and performance tuning tasks, upgrades, capacity planning, incident management and security.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
* Strong knowledge of SQL for querying and managing databases.
* Familiarity with database monitoring and management tools (e.g. Oracle Enterprise Manager, SQL Server Management Studio).
* Ability to optimize database performance and troubleshoot issues.
* Experience performing upgrades and migrations of database systems.
Effective teamwork and communication skills are essential in this geographically dispersed environment.