We are seeking a skilled and results-driven **Lead Database Administrator (DBA)** to join our dynamic IT team.
This role is central to maintaining, optimizing, and securing our SQL database systems while advancing automation, cloud solutions, and modern architectural strategies to support business growth.
**Responsibilities**
- Administer Microsoft SQL Server databases in both on-premises and cloud-based infrastructures
- Automate database processes using Azure DevOps Pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code methods
- Enhance database performance through advanced tuning and diagnostic methodologies
- Establish disaster recovery protocols, high availability frameworks, and data retention compliance processes
- Implement governance and access controls to safeguard database environments
- Align database architecture with organizational goals in collaboration with development and DevOps teams
- Create and maintain documentation, including design specifications and standard operating procedures
- Deploy dashboards, performance metrics, and system health alerts to monitor availability
- Evaluate new database technologies and provide strategic recommendations
- Address database incidents and manage environment changes, including participation in on-call rotations
- Define standards and best practices for database management to achieve operational excellence
- Provide guidance and mentorship to team members while promoting a collaborative culture
**Requirements**:
- 5+ years of experience with SQL and managing Microsoft SQL Server environments




- Expertise in backup and recovery strategies, security configurations, and performance optimization
- Background in data warehouse design, handling large datasets, and data modeling methods
- Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell, Bash, or Python
- Knowledge of SSAS, SSIS, and SSRS tools for business intelligence and data integration
- Competency in managing databases across both Windows Server and Linux systems
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure SQL, Amazon RDS, or Google Cloud SQL
- Understanding of CI/CD frameworks and Agile software development processes
- Familiarity with database access control models like Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Strong analytical abilities and focus on operational efficiency
- Exceptional communication skills and ability to effectively work with technical and non-technical collaborators
**We offer**
- Career plan and real growth opportunities
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- International Mobility Plan within 25 countries
- Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
- English classes with a certified teacher
- Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club,



toastmasters, agile club and more)
- Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
- Versátil work schedule and dress code
- Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
- Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
- Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
- Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
- 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
- Grocery coupons
- 30 days December bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days
- Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
- Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills
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.

📌 Lead Database Administrator (Dba) (México)
🏢 Epam Systems
📍 México