Job
Core
Lead a database and data engineering team to ensure the reliability, performance, security, and scalability of data platforms.
Role type
Senior Database Team Lead
Builds
Scalable, secure, and high-performing database solutions and data integration pipelines
Domain
Data Engineering / Database Administration
Required skills
Team leadership and mentorship, SQL and relational database technologies, Cloud data platforms, Data warehousing and data modelling, ETL/ELT processes, Database performance optimization, Disaster recovery planning
Preferred skills
Experience leading technical teams, Knowledge of emerging database technologies
Technologies
SQL, Cloud data platforms
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of database engineers and database administrators; Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing database solutions; Manage and optimize SQL databases and cloud data platforms; Oversee database performance tuning, monitoring, backup, recovery, and high availability; Lead data integration initiatives, including ETL/ELT pipelines and real-time data ingestion; Establish database standards, governance, security policies, and best practices; Collaborate with software engineering, data engineering, analytics, and business teams; Plan and deliver database projects, ensuring quality, efficiency, and timely execution; Evaluate emerging database technologies and recommend improvements to the existing data architecture.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
