We are looking for a Lead Database Administrator to own the reliability, security, and performance of SQL database environments while supporting cloud migration efforts. You will partner with cross-functional teams to prevent incidents, streamline operations through automation, and drive continuous improvement. Apply to help keep mission-critical data platforms running smoothly.

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 general 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.

📌 Lead Database Administrator (DBA) — Cloud Migration (México)
🏢 Epam Systems
📍 México