Database Administrator-Technical Lead I (NCS/Job/ 3554)

We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead – DBA specializing in MS SQL Server to manage, optimize, and secure enterprise database environments. The role involves leading a team of database administrators, ensuring high availability, performance tuning, and implementing best practices for database management across critical systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Lead and mentor a team of DBAs, providing technical guidance and oversight.
• Design, implement, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases in production and non-production environments.
• Ensure database performance, availability, scalability, and security.
• Perform database performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies.
• Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery (DR) planning and execution.
• Implement and support High Availability solutions such as Always on Availability Groups, clustering, and replication.
• Monitor database health and proactively resolve issues.
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams for database design and deployment.
• Handle database migrations, upgrades, and patching activities.
• Establish and enforce database standards, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct root cause analysis for production incidents and implement preventive measures.
• Ensure compliance with security and data governance policies.

REQUIREMENTS:

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in database administration with strong expertise in MS SQL Server.
• Proven experience in a technical leadership or team lead role.
• Strong knowledge of T-SQL, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Experience with SQL Server High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure SQL, AWS RDS) is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with backup/recovery tools and automation scripting (PowerShell, SQL scripts).
• Understanding of database security, encryption, and compliance standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. Preferred Qualifications.
• Microsoft certifications such as Azure Database Administrator Associate or SQL Server certifications.
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and database automation.
• Exposure to monitoring tools like SQL Server Profiler, Extended Events, or thirdparty tools.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team management
• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Troubleshooting and incident management
• Attention to detail and quality focus