Lead Database Administrator
Core
Expert-level database administration, design, and optimization for production, test, and development environments across cloud and on-premise platforms.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Database Administrator
Builds
Physical databases, data warehouses, and supporting capabilities for critical business applications.
Domain
Financial services / Cloud and On-premise Database Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Physical and logical data modeling, database design, performance tuning, data migration, data warehouse architecture, Linux scripting, automation, cloud platform administration (AWS/Azure), backup and recovery management, security policy enforcement, complex issue troubleshooting.
Preferred skills
AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification or equivalent cloud credential.
Technologies
AWS Redshift, Azure, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Linux
Responsibilities
Design and maintain physical databases for critical business applications; administer mid-tier server and cloud platform databases including monitoring, optimization, and developer support; analyze application and database performance to improve technical standards; safeguard backup, recovery, security, and reliability; train and mentor staff; resolve complex escalated issues; define overall database structure and data warehouse strategies; manage data migration and conversion efforts; troubleshoot complex data processing issues in large-scale environments.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities