Team Lead Database Administrator

Overview The primary purpose of the Team Leader, Database Administration – SQL Server role is to lead and manage the SQL Database Administration team, ensuring the delivery of a secure, stable, efficient, and high-performing database environment across both on-premises and Microsoft Azure cloud platforms. The role is also responsible for supporting business and technology teams in the effective use of MUFG MPMS database technologies and tools. This includes the diagnosis, resolution, and root cause analysis of database-related issues, the identification and documentation of problem workarounds, and support for scheduled system upgrades, releases, and deployments. The Team Leader will ensure adherence to information security and data governance policies, oversee the timely execution of service requests in line with agreed service levels and performance targets, and provide technical leadership to maintain the availability and reliability of core business applications in a 24x7 operational environment. The successful candidate will have proven experience leading a team of highly skilled Database Administrators and supporting large, complex application environments within the financial services industry. Extensive experience managing multiple large-scale SQL Server databases and data warehouse environments is essential, along with a strong focus on operational excellence, service delivery, security, and continuous improvement. Extensive experience supporting large-scale SQL Server RDBMS environments across both on-premises and Microsoft Azure platforms is essential. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to evaluate, understand, and adopt emerging database technologies and best practices, including cloud computing, High Availability (HA), Disaster Recovery (DR), backup and recovery strategies, and database resilience solutions.
Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities Strategic Focus

• Build and lead a high-performing Database Administration team to deliver secure, reliable, and efficient database services, ensuring operational objectives, service levels, and business priorities are consistently achieved. 
• Foster a collaborative and accountable team culture that encourages employee engagement, continuous learning, innovation, and professional development through effective leadership and clear direction. 
• Drive service excellence initiatives that enhance database reliability, performance, scalability, and operational efficiency through automation, standardisation, and the adoption of best practices. 
• Promote a strong risk and security culture by ensuring compliance with information security policies, regulatory requirements, and database governance standards, while implementing appropriate controls and mitigation strategies. 
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with business, technology, and vendor stakeholders to ensure database services align with organisational objectives and support business-critical operations.