Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and drive the DBA strategy to ensure scalability, security, and high availability of database systems

• Provide direction, mentorship, and oversight to the DBA team, ensuring best practices in database administration

• Architect, implement, and optimize SQL Server databases to meet the performance and reliability needs of the business

• SQL Expertise: Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies to enhance database performance

• Automation & Scripting: Utilize scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to automate database processes and deployments

• Lead efforts to optimize database performance, including query tuning, indexing strategies, and resource allocation

• Design and implement high-availability solutions, replication strategies, and disaster recovery plans for critical databases

• Ensure database security, access control, and compliance with industry standards and company policies

• Work closely with development, infrastructure, and business teams to align database solutions with company objectives

• Establish and maintain database documentation, policies, and best practices for database administration.

• Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with developers, data engineers, and business teams to align database solutions with organizational goals

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in database administration and architecture, with a focus on SQL Server

• 5+ years in a leadership role, guiding DBA teams and setting database strategy

• Hands-on experience with Snowflake administration, including data modeling, security, and workload management

• Advanced degree or certifications (MCSE: Data Management & Analytics, AWS/Azure Database Certifications) are a plus

• Knowledge of Terraform, Ansible, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

Skills:

• Expert-level experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including database architecture, administration, and optimization.

• Strong understanding of SQL Server high-availability and disaster recovery solutions (Always On, replication, mirroring, etc.).

• Experience with database automation, scripting (PowerShell, T-SQL), and performance tuning.

• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.