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.

We are seeking a highly competent Head of Database Administration.

The chosen candidate will be instrumental in ensuring optimal performance, availability, and security of our database systems. As the head of our database administration team, you will lead all aspects of database strategy, including data migrations, backups, recovery operations, and the overall management and optimization of our database systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the provisioning, maintenance, and optimization of database systems to ensure robust performance across different environments
• Develop and enforce robust database security protocols to safeguard data against unauthorized access
• Oversee the monitoring and adjustment of database configurations to optimize performance and response times
• Coordinate and lead data migration projects, ensuring alignment with organizational timelines and specifications
• Manage regular database backups to ensure data integrity and support effective recovery strategies
• Provide leadership in troubleshooting and resolving database issues, maintaining system continuity during failures
• Liaise with development teams to optimize queries, enhance data indexing, and improve overall database performance
• Respond quickly to system outages to minimize downtime and lead the support team in these efforts
• Analyze database operations and initiate projects to enhance database efficiency and effectiveness
• Maintain and update comprehensive documentation related to database configurations, procedures, and changes
  
  
  

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in managing complex database operations, with specific proficiency in MongoDB, Oracle, and SQL Server management
• 2+ years of relevant leadership experience in a database administration role
• Demonstrated capability to deploy and manage high-availability database systems across varied environments
• Expertise in database management including maintenance, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and disaster recovery
• Comprehensive understanding of data security, backup, recovery, and integrity protocols
• Proven track record in planning and executing complex data migrations and managing database recovery operations
• Advanced leadership and communication abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  
  
  

Nice to have

• Certification in MongoDB, Oracle, or SQL Server Database Administration
• Familiarity with integrated cloud services including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
  
  
  

We offer

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global 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