Lead Database Administrator (DBA) — Cloud Migration

EPAM Systems; Mexico; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

LinkedIn Learning access

Global career opportunities

Job summary

EPAM Systems is hiring a Lead Database Administrator to own SQL Server environments, ensure uptime, security, and performance. The role requires strong incident management, DR testing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will implement high-availability solutions, optimize queries, and automate routine maintenance while coordinating with application and infrastructure teams for end-to-end efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience administering SQL Server environments.
• Experience with DR/backup strategies and high availability.

Responsibilities

• Administer Microsoft SQL Server environments to ensure stable daily operations.
• Monitor database health, capacity, and performance metrics; detect issues early.
• Resolve incidents related to outages and performance degradation.
• Optimize queries, indexes, and schema design to reduce bottlenecks.
• Own upgrades, patching, and security hardening of databases.
• Lead recovery testing and DR planning.
• Build monitoring and alerting for observability.
• Automate routine tasks with scripts for maintenance and reporting.

Skills

SQL Server

Performance tuning

Disaster recovery

Automation scripts

Incident management

English B2

Education

Bachelor's in CS/IT

Tools

PowerShell

T-SQL

SQL Server Agent

Job description

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

Apply to help keep mission-critical data platforms running smoothly.

Lead Database Administrator

Responsibilities

• Administer Microsoft SQL Server environments to ensure stable daily operations
• Ensure database availability, reliability, and security through proactive controls
• Monitor database health, capacity, and performance metrics to detect issues early
• Resolve incidents related to failures, connectivity problems, and performance degradation
• Optimize queries, indexes, stored procedures, and database design to reduce bottlenecks
• Manage upgrades and patching to keep platforms secure and supported
• Own backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures and validate them through testing
• Implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions to meet RTO/RPO targets
• Build monitoring and alerting to improve observability and response times
• Automate routine administration tasks using scripts for maintenance and reporting
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures for recurring issues
• Maintain operational documentation and knowledge articles for support readiness
• Support teams with database best practices and guidance for new changes
• Coordinate with application and infrastructure teams to improve end-to-end efficiency

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments
• 5+ years of experience supporting SQL database operations, maintenance, and monitoring
• Lead-level ownership of database reliability, availability, and security outcomes
• Strong incident management skills for troubleshooting outages and service disruptions
• Proven project support experience for upgrades, patches, integrations, and database changes
• Advanced performance tuning skills for query, index, stored procedure, and schema optimization
• Strong backup and recovery expertise including validation and disaster recovery testing
• Hands-on automation skills for scripting health checks, maintenance, and reporting
• Strong analytical skills for root cause analysis and preventive actions
• Clear communication skills to advise teams on database standards and best practices
• English proficiency: B2 Upper-Intermediate

We offer

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn

EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.