Senior Database & Data Operations Lead

Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise database environments, including monitoring, performance, availability, backup, restore, security, and operational continuity. Develop, review, and maintain SQL queries, functions, procedures, and database objects required to support application and data-processing operations. Manage users, roles, permissions, access controls, and database operational configurations in accordance with approved security requirements. Support data loading, cleansing, validation, integration, troubleshooting, and reconciliation activities within production database environments. Analyze and resolve database incidents, performance issues, data inconsistencies, and operational failures in coordination with technical teams. Support database design changes, schema updates, deployment activities, and production-readiness requirements while maintaining data integrity and service continuity. Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. 8+ years of experience in database administration, data operations, or related data engineering roles, with proven leadership experience. Strong hands-on experience with relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL. Solid knowledge of database architecture, performance tuning, high availability, backup & recovery, and disaster recovery. Strong SQL skills and experience in database optimization, troubleshooting, and capacity planning. Experience managing production database environments and ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance. Good understanding of data operations, ETL/ELT processes, data integration, data quality, and data lifecycle management. Experience with cloud databases and data platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud is a plus. Knowledge of database security, access control, encryption, auditing, and compliance requirements. Experience with monitoring and observability tools for databases and data platforms. Familiarity with automation and scripting using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar technologies. Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automation is an advantage. Strong understanding of ITIL, incident/problem management, change management, and operational SLAs. Proven experience leading technical teams, managing priorities, and coordinating with infrastructure, application, security, and business teams. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and technical documentation skills.