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Lead SQL Database Administrator

Softtek

Full-time

Dallas, TX

Job description

Technical, Business & Role Skills:

  • Associates degree in Computer Technology or Equivalent work experience is required
  • 8+ YoE-Strong experience in Technical Leadership & Execution: Provide expert technical direction, architectural guidance, and hands-on coding support. Ensure high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions are delivered on time
  • Deep proficiency in MSSQL 2012 to 2022
  • 2+ YoE in server hardware design and best practices
  • 2+ YoE with Microsoft domain networks
  • Proactivity & Problem Solving: Proactively identify, investigate, and resolve potential technical roadblocks and inefficiencies before they impact project timelines
  • Result Orientation: Define clear, measurable technical goals aligned with business objectives and relentlessly drive the team to meet or exceed these targets, ensuring maximum business value
  • Proven ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with IT/Ops, Customer, Engineering, QA, Managers and other stakeholders
  • Strong working knowledge on ITIL framework practices and process, required expertise mainly on Problem and Incident Management
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines without compromising close attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent communication skills, demonstrated strength in oral and written communication, presentation skills, and stakeholder management
  • Effective time management skills ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
  • Self-driven with ability to quickly learn technology and eager to stretch their skills
  • Proven ability to lead complex projects to successful, on-time completion.
  • Eager to learn other technolgies such as MySQL and Teradata

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organization's overall database strategy
  • Define and drive a strategy for database performance.
  • Proactively monitor usage trends and forecast future resource needs
  • Identify, evaluate, and implement automation tools and scripts
  • Establish, document, and enforce database standards, best practices, and security policies
  • CoachingLead, mentor, and coach DBAs team members.
  • Serve as the primary technical point of contact for database-related matter
  • Provide expert guidance on database design and SQL code review

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person