Lead Database Engineer - Remote - 40 To 60 lacs

This is an URGENT requirement. We are hiring for a UK based Fintech company (name is kept confidential). The company is seeking a talented Lead Database Engineer to join the team and lead the design, development, and optimisation of database architectures, ensuring data integrity, performance, and scalability to support the organisations data-driven initiatives. Your work will directly shape strategic initiatives and improve business outcomes.

Microsoft SQL Server

Role overview

• Lead the design, development, and optimisation of database architectures, ensuring data integrity, performance, and scalability to support the organisations data-driven initiatives.

Skills & experience needed

• Highly Proficient in SQL and other database languages
• Proven Experience in designing and architecting high-performance, scalable, and secure database systems to meet current and future business needs.
• Strong experience in leading the development of database strategies, including data modeling, schema design, and indexing.
• Deep experience in troubleshooting and resolving complex database issues in production environments.
• Proven experience in ensuring data integrity, availability, and disaster recovery through robust backup and replication strategies.
• Ability to optimise database performance through query tuning, partitioning, and resource allocation
• Proven experience as a Database Architect, Database Administrator, or similar role
• Proven experience in leading critical projects, with a track record of mentoring and developing others
• Deep Knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, and integrity
• Experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and their ecosystem, using cloud native platforms, such as RDS, ECS, QLDB, DynamoDB, etc.
• Experience with data modelling tools (e.g., ERWin, Enterprise Architect)
• Strong understanding of database structure principles

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Experience mentoring and coaching junior database engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, can effectively communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a passion for staying updated with the latest technologies and industry trends.
• Experience in driving technical vision for the database team, innovation, and continuous improvement in an organisation.