DBA Team Leader

Description:

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:

• 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.