Lead Database Administrator

Description :

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise databases (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar).

- Oversee database performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning.

- Manage backup, recovery, replication, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability.

- Ensure database security, access control, and compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.

- Collaborate with development, DevOps, and architecture teams for database design, schema changes, and deployment strategies.

- Develop and maintain database standards, policies, and procedures.

- Mentor, manage, and provide technical guidance to a team of DBAs.

- Monitor database health, performance, and uptime, implementing proactive measures to prevent issues.

- Evaluate and implement new database technologies, tools, and best practices.

- Troubleshoot and resolve complex database-related issues and incidents.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- Experience : 8-12 years in database administration, with at least 3-5 years in a lead or senior DBA role.

- Strong expertise in RDBMS (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)

- Proficiency in database performance tuning, indexing, partitioning, and query optimization.

- Experience with high availability (HA), clustering, replication, and disaster recovery setups.

- Knowledge of backup & recovery strategies, security, and compliance standards.

- Familiarity with cloud database platforms (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Oracle Cloud) is a plus.

- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills.

- Strong communication skills for stakeholder interaction and team management.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Certifications such as Oracle DBA Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator, or AWS/Azure Database certifications.

- Experience with automation tools, scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), and monitoring solutions.

- Knowledge of NoSQL databases like MongoDB, Cassandra, or Redis.

- Hands-on experience in enterprise-scale database migrations and upgrades