Lead Database Administrator
The Judge Group Inc.

Location: Fort Worth, TX
Salary: Depends on Experience
Description: Our client is currently seeking a Lead Database Administrator to oversee and execute the transition of on-premise servers to Azure, ensuring minimal downtime and a smooth migration process. The ideal candidate will implement best practices for database security and compliance, including access controls, encryption, and auditing mechanisms.
*This is a hybrid opportunity!*

This job will have the following responsibilities:

• Lead and execute cloud migration projects from on-prem servers to Azure.
• Implement best practices for database security and compliance with data privacy regulations.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, optimizing query performance, indexing strategies, and resource utilization.
• Maintain robust monitoring solutions for real-time database health insights and proactive issue resolution.
• Conduct regular health checks, capacity planning, and upgrade/migration activities.
• Perform essential database administration tasks: installation, configuration, monitoring, tuning, backup, recovery, and troubleshooting.
• Lead the architecture, design, development, and testing processes for databases and other services on Azure.
• Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
• Deliver high-quality, innovative, and scalable technical solutions.
• Ensure 24x7 availability with on-call support for critical database systems hosted on-premise and in multiple clouds.
• Design, implement, and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Drive automation by developing intuitive or simpler process designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and interact with global stakeholders.
• Continuously improve processes to reduce delivery time and develop innovative solutions.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in Database Operations with a Master's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology preferred.
• Extensive experience with database platforms (MS SQL Server, Azure Synapse, Postgres, Azure SQL) supporting high-volume OLTP systems.
• Strong knowledge of Azure Data Factory, Analysis Service, and Microsoft Fabric.
• Proficient in data warehouse systems and MPP database architecture.
• Experience in architecture design and managing databases in cloud and on-prem environments.
• Hands-on experience with SQL, DB performance tuning, and rapid problem troubleshooting/resolution.
• Understanding of and ability to work with IaC, CI/CD Pipelines, Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, AWS Lambda, Azure Resource Manager, etc.
• Skilled in scripting languages such as PowerShell and Python.
• Good judgment, prompt decision-making ability, responsibility, and accountability.
• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to envision and create automation for provisioning and administration tasks.
• Document and maintain database policies, procedures, and standards.
• Relevant database/cloud certifications preferred

Contact: valonzo@judge.com

This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com

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