Team Lead, Platform DBA

Andover, England, United Kingdom

3/26/2025

Role Pitch The Senior Database Administrator (Team Lead) is a technical expert and leader responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and performance optimisation of CloudPays database systems. This role encompasses both hands-on database administration and team leadership responsibilities. The Senior DBA will guide a team of engineers in managing shared structured and unstructured data, ensuring data integrity, security, availability, and scalability.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Platform DBA Team Lead to play a critical role in ensuring the optimal performance, security, and availability of our database systems. As a key leader in our Platform Engineering team, you will be responsible for guiding a team of engineers in managing our complex data environment, ensuring seamless operations and supporting the growth of our global payroll platform.

Key Responsibilities Daily Duties and Main Responsibilities will include:

Database Administration:

• Architecture and Design: Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure database architectures to support the CloudPay's data needs.
• Database Management: Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade database systems (e.g., relational, NoSQL, graph databases).
• Performance Optimisation: Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimisations to ensure optimal efficiency.
• Backup and Recovery: Develop and execute backup and recovery strategies to protect data from loss or corruption.
• Security: Implement and enforce database security measures to safeguard sensitive data.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve database issues in a timely and effective manner.
  
  

Team Leadership:

• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and coach a team of database engineers, providing technical guidance and career development support.
• Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of database-related projects.
• Resource Allocation: Allocate and manage resources effectively to ensure optimal team productivity.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with other platform engineering teams, application developers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and data access.
  
  

Description Experience:

• Proven track record of success in database administration, ideally in a platform engineering environment.
• Strong expertise in a variety of database technologies (e.g.,PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Experience with cloud-based database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure Cosmos DB).
• Experience leading and mentoring a team of technical professionals.
  
  

Skills:

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong SQL and database programming skills.
• Knowledge of database performance tuning and optimisation techniques.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Understanding of data modeling, data governance, and data security best practices
  
  

Benefits Package and Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Flexible Hybrid Working
• Birthday leave
• Flexible pension contribution
• Life assurance x4
• Private medical insurance
• Earned Wage Access (via CloudPay Now app)
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Friendly working environment
  
  

CloudPay is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.