Lead Database Administrator

2 weeks ago


القاهرة, Egypt Deel Full time

**Who we are is what we do.**

Deel and our family of growing companies are made up of global teams dedicated to helping businesses hire anyone, anywhere, easily.

The team comprises over three thousand self-driven individuals spanning over 100 countries, and our unified yet diverse culture keeps us continually learning and innovating the platform and products for customers.

Companies should be able to hire the best talent anywhere in the world, so we are building the best platform to make that a reality. Our market-leading technology, expertise, and global team are crucial to the platform’s success. We deliver the best products and features in our space, enabling millions of jobs worldwide and connecting the global workforce with the best companies and opportunities.

**Why should you be part of our success story?**

We offer global teams all the tools they need to hire, onboard, manage, pay, and scale at full speed. We aim to foster a diverse global economy by building a generational platform that seamlessly connects companies with talent worldwide.

After our successful Series D in 2021, we raised another $50M in 2023, doubling our valuation to $12B. There’s never been a more exciting time to join Deel — the international payroll and compliance market leader.

As a DBA Lead, you will play a crucial role in managing and leading the DBA team along with contributing to SQL development, data modelling, and database design, with a focus on optimizing and maintaining complex database systems. This role will involve working closely with cross-functional teams to support the development and deployment of our SaaS products.

**Responsibilities**:
**Database Development**

**Data Modelling**: Create and maintain logical and physical data models to ensure database structures align with business requirements.
**Performance Optimization**: Analyse and improve database performance, including query
optimization, indexing strategies, and database tuning.
**Collaboration**: Work closely with software developers, data analysts, and other stakeholders to
gather requirements and deliver high-quality database solutions.
**Security**: Implement and maintain database security policies and procedures to protect sensitive data.
**Troubleshooting**: Diagnose and resolve database-related issues, ensuring high availability and reliability of data systems.

**People Management**
- Ensure that employees prepare personal development plans, review and implement these plans in line with business requirements.
- Drive team delivery based on business goals
- Implements performance improvement initiatives.
- Drives the performance process on an annual basis.
- Provides direction, coaching and mentorship to employees to improve performance.
- Ensures effective conflict resolution and responds to any complaints and concerns timelessly.
- Ensures teamwork to achieve shared goals.
- Ensures efficient communication to business stakeholders

**Requirements**:

- Minimum of 5 years of experience as an SQL Developer, with a focus on database design and development in a SaaS environment.
- Proficient in SQL and experience with major RDBMS systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL,
SQL Server, or Oracle.
- Strong knowledge of database design principles, normalization, and data modelling
techniques.
- Experience with performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing.
- Understanding of database security practices and data protection regulations.
- Experience with cloud-based database solutions such as Azure SQL Database.
- Knowledge of NoSQL databases and big data technologies.
- Experience with data visualization and BI tools.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field would be
advantageous.

**Soft Skills**:

- Previous managerial experience in similar role
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively
with cross-functional teams.
- Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks and projects.

**Total Rewards**

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

**Some things you’ll enjoy**
- Provided computer equipment tailored to your role
- Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
- Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
- The flexibility of remote work, including WeWork access where available
- Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives._



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