Team Lead, Platform DBA
CloudPay
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Posted on Mar 4, 2025
| Team Lead, Platform DBA | |
| VN3640 | |
| Full Time | |
| Andover | |
| United Kingdom | |
| The Senior Database Administrator (Team Lead) is a technical expert and leader responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and performance optimisation of CloudPays database systems. This role encompasses both hands-on database administration and team leadership responsibilities. The Senior DBA will guide a team of engineers in managing shared structured and unstructured data, ensuring data integrity, security, availability, and scalability. | |
| Daily Duties and Main Responsibilities will include: Database Administration: • Architecture and Design: Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure database architectures to support the CloudPay's data needs. • Database Management: Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade database systems (e.g., relational, NoSQL, graph databases). • Performance Optimisation: Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimisations to ensure optimal efficiency. • Backup and Recovery: Develop and execute backup and recovery strategies to protect data from loss or corruption. • Security: Implement and enforce database security measures to safeguard sensitive data. • Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve database issues in a timely and effective manner. Team Leadership: • Team Management: Lead, mentor, and coach a team of database engineers, providing technical guidance and career development support. • Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of database-related projects. • Resource Allocation: Allocate and manage resources effectively to ensure optimal team productivity. • Collaboration: Collaborate with other platform engineering teams, application developers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and data access. | |
| We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Platform DBA Team Lead to play a critical role in ensuring the optimal performance, security, and availability of our database systems. As a key leader in our Platform Engineering team, you will be responsible for guiding a team of engineers in managing our complex data environment, ensuring seamless operations and supporting the growth of our global payroll platform. Experience: • Proven track record of success in database administration, ideally in a platform engineering environment. • Strong expertise in a variety of database technologies (e.g.,PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra). • Experience with cloud-based database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure Cosmos DB). • Experience leading and mentoring a team of technical professionals. Skills: • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. • Strong SQL and database programming skills. • Knowledge of database performance tuning and optimisation techniques. • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. • Understanding of data modeling, data governance, and data security best practices | |
| Package and Benefits: • Competitive annual salary • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays • Flexible Hybrid Working • Birthday leave • Flexible pension contribution • Life assurance x4 • Private medical insurance • Earned Wage Access (via CloudPay Now app) • Personal and professional development opportunities • Friendly working environment CloudPay is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. |
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