Database Administrator Team Lead

Job Summary:
We are looking for a highly experienced Sr. DBA | DBA Tech Lead to join our team and drive database administration, performance optimization, and platform reliability across enterprise environments.
The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in database administration, with deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and working knowledge of Oracle and MongoDB. This role requires a strong blend of hands-on technical skills, database development knowledge (T-SQL / PL-SQL), and leadership capability to manage complex database environments supporting business-critical applications.
Key Responsibilities:
Database Administration & Support
Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server databases across on-premises and cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
Provide operational support for Oracle (L2 level) and MongoDB environments.
Monitor database systems, logs, and scheduled jobs to ensure availability and successful execution of processes.
Manage database access controls, user roles, and security configurations.
Experience with database migration projects, including migration of on-premises Microsoft SQL Server to Azure SQL platforms covering assessment, schema conversion, data migration, application compatibility, cutover planning, validation and post-migration optimization
Performance Tuning & Optimization
Perform advanced performance tuning using tools such as SQL Profiler, execution plans, and DBCC utilities.
Optimize database performance through query tuning, indexing strategies, and workload optimization.
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, blocking, and deadlock issues.
Database Development & Automation
Support development teams with efficient T-SQL and PL/SQL scripting and optimization.
Review stored procedures, triggers, and database code for performance and best practices.
Develop automation scripts using T-SQL and PowerShell for routine DBA activities.
Manage data integration tasks using SSIS, BCP, and data transformation tools.
Platform Management & Integration
Configure and manage Linked Servers and cross-platform data transfers.
Support integrations across heterogeneous database systems.
Work with reporting and analytics tools such as SSRS and SSAS.
Security & Compliance
Implement database security best practices including authentication, authorization, encryption, and auditing.
Ensure compliance with enterprise security and governance standards.
Required Skills & Experience
Primary Expertise
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2014 / 2016 / 2019 / 2022)
Expertise in: Performance tuning and query optimization
Always On and HA/DR implementations
Backup, recovery, and database maintenance
Advanced proficiency in T-SQL scripting
Secondary Skills
Working knowledge of Oracle DBA (L2 level)
Experience with PL/SQL development and troubleshooting
Exposure to MongoDB (basic administration, replication concepts)
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
10+ years of total experience, with 6–8 years in SQL Server administration
Proven experience managing large-scale production databases
Preferred Certifications
Microsoft certifications (MCSA / MCSE / Azure Database Administrator)
Oracle DBA certification (good to have)

Work arrangement
Hybrid