Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and versatile Senior Database Administrator to step into a managerial role within our growing IT team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about database technologies who is also ready to lead and develop a team. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of our database systems while driving strategic improvements and mentoring your team.

Key Responsibilities

Database Operations

• Design, implement, and maintain robust, high-performance, and secure database environments.

• Monitor system performance, proactively troubleshoot issues, and optimize efficiency.

• Oversee backup strategies, ensure successful recovery processes, and manage disaster recovery plans.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of database professionals, supporting their growth and daily activities.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand and deliver on database requirements aligned with business objectives.

• Promote a culture of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Strategic and Technical Planning

• Define and execute database strategies that align with broader IT and organizational goals.

• Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices, recommending and implementing upgrades and enhancements.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain thorough documentation of database architecture, procedures, and configurations.

• Ensure adherence to security, data governance, and compliance standards.

Collaboration & Support

• Provide technical guidance and training to IT staff and end-users.

• Work closely with development teams to optimize database integration and performance for business-critical applications.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of experience as a DBA, including proven experience in a leadership or managerial role.

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with ability to mentor and inspire technical teams.

• Deep expertise with database systems such as Oracle, SQL Server, or MySQL.

• Strong background in database design, performance tuning, and optimization.

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to effectively collaborate across teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with cloud database platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).

• Understanding of data warehousing and business intelligence concepts.

• Familiarity with database security standards and best practices.