Database Engineering Lead

We are looking for a DBA Lead to take full ownership of the database operations domain across a hybrid, multi-platform estate (SQL Server, Oracle, legacy, and cloud-native).

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end DBA service delivery (monitoring, backups, patching, performance tuning, capacity management)
• Oversee discovery, dependency mapping, and operational runbook creation
• Govern offshore DBA operations regarding BAU, incident handling, and change management
• Define clear infrastructure/application boundary protocols for data and app teams
• Ensure bulletproof DR, backup, and RTO/RPO compliance
• Champion automation initiatives (health checks, alerting, auto-remediation)

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional DBA experience
• Deep proficiency in MSSQL Server or Oracle SQL with good cross-platform awareness
• Proven cloud DBA hands-on background (provisioning, HA, failover, disaster recovery)
• Proficiency in PowerShell or Python
• Solid background in ITIL service management
• Fluency in English; German is advantageous
• MCSA SQL Server / OCP certifications preferred