Lead Database Administrator (DBA Team Lead)

About the role

We are seeking a Lead Database Administrator to head our DBA team, ensuring the stability, performance, and evolution of our database environment for a global payment‑processing provider.

Key responsibilities

• Manage, monitor and optimise database environments to guarantee high availability, performance and reliability.
• Provision, maintain and support PRE‑PROD, UAT and PROD environments.
• Lead and mentor Level I and II DBAs, fostering knowledge transfer and team performance.
• Apply a maker‑checker approach, validating all changes for impact, risk and compliance.
• Oversee database‑related projects, aligning them with business and technical objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, standardisation and optimisation initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to best practices, security standards and reporting requirements.
• Handle incident management, root‑cause analysis and provide timely resolution, including after‑hours support when required.

Required profile

• 7–10 years of solid experience in Database Administration.
• Proven ability to take ownership, demonstrate reliability and ensure accountability.
• Availability to work on‑call and respond effectively to critical incidents.
• Strong documentation practices and a proactive mindset for innovation and automation.
• Commitment to knowledge sharing and developing team capabilities.
• Relevant certifications in Oracle, GoldenGate and related technologies; additional systems‑engineering certifications are a plus.

Required skills

• Oracle
• GoldenGate
• JBoss
• Unix
• Red Hat