Squad Lead
Core
Lead a squad of database engineers to deliver state-of-the-art, 24x7 mission-critical database management solutions and ensure high availability of business-critical platforms.
Role type
Squad Lead (Database Operations)
Builds
24x7 database platforms and operational services
Domain
IT Services / Database Operations
Required skills
Team leadership and mentorship, Multi-platform database expertise (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Db2), 24x7 mission-critical operations management, ITIL framework implementation (Incident, Problem, Change, Request, Capacity), Strategic and analytical thinking
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in CS/IT, ITIL v3/v4 certification, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMP, Six Sigma, Vendor certifications (Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, IBM)
Technologies
Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, AWS Aurora PostgreSQL, IBM Db2
Responsibilities
Lead, motivate, and mentor a team of database professionals; Oversee business-critical 24x7 database operations and SLA compliance; Drive ITIL operational governance processes; Run Agile ceremonies and optimize workflows; Serve as primary escalation point for technical incidents; Maintain end-to-end ownership of the database environment
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
