Team Lead - DBA

Database Team Leader Position - India
Company Overview
We are a leading provider of enterprise-level software solutions seeking an experienced Database Team Leader to oversee our database operations and lead our team of database administrators in India. The ideal candidate will combine strong database expertise with leadership skills to drive innovation and maintain excellence in our database infrastructure.
Position Summary
As Database Team Leader, you will manage a team of database professionals while providing technical leadership in the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of our mission-critical database systems. Primary focus will be on SQL Server and PostgreSQL platforms, directing database strategy, and ensuring operational excellence.
Required Technical Competencies
Core Database Expertise
Strong command of RDBMS fundamentals including DDL, DML, DQL
Advanced knowledge of database normalization and referential integrity
Proven expertise in SQL Server administration and maintenance
Strong proficiency in PostgreSQL administration
Experience with backup strategies and disaster recovery planning
Demonstrated ability in capacity planning and resource optimization
Enterprise Systems Reporting
Experience with enterprise reporting solutions (SSRS)
Knowledge of business intelligence tools (Power BI)
Understanding of data warehouse architectures
Expertise in database monitoring and alerting systems
Architecture Optimization
Proven track record in database performance optimization
Experience in logical and physical data modeling
Expertise in query optimization and tuning
Knowledge of high-availability configurations
Modern Technology Stack
Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
Experience with cloud databases (RDS, Azure SQL DB)
Understanding of NoSQL database concepts
Basic programming knowledge (.NET/Java)
Leadership Responsibilities
Team Management
Lead and mentor a team of database professionals
Conduct performance reviews and set development goals
Manage resource allocation and capacity planning
Drive technical excellence and best practices
Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation
Strategic Planning
Develop and implement database strategy
Plan and oversee database infrastructure upgrades
Manage database security policies and compliance
Drive standardization of database processes
Coordinate with global teams on technical initiatives
Project Leadership
Oversee major database initiatives and migrations
Manage critical incident response and resolution
Lead technical decision-making for database architecture
Coordinate cross-functional database projects
Ensure delivery of high-quality database solutions
Required Soft Skills
Leadership Communication
Strong team leadership and mentoring abilities
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Effective stakeholder management
Clear articulation of technical concepts
Strong documentation and knowledge sharing abilities
Strategic Thinking
Analytical and critical thinking capabilities
Strategic planning and execution skills
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Risk assessment and mitigation
Innovation and continuous improvement mindset
Professional Attributes
Strong work ethic and accountability
Adaptability and flexibility
Client-focused approach
Calm under pressure
Strong planning and organizational skills
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field
Minimum 8 years of database administration experience
Minimum 3 years of team leadership experience
Proven track record of leading database operations
Experience working with global teams
Work Environment
Location: India - Bangalore
Flexible work arrangement available
Global team coordination
On-call rotation for critical issues
Additional Information
Position reports to Director of Technology
Manages team of 3-6 database professionals
Responsible for enterprise-wide database operations
Key role in technology strategy development
Opportunity for career growth and advancement