Database Architect & Team Lead

Miles IT is looking for a Database Architect & Team Lead to serve as the strategic architect of our data ecosystem, bridging the gap between legacy on-premise stability and the future of Azure cloud scalability. We aren't just looking for someone to maintain the status quo; we need a strategic visionary who can bridge the gap between legacy on-premise stability and the cutting-edge possibilities of Azure cloud. As the primary architect of our multi-tenant SaaS database strategy, you will be the guardian of our system health and the mentor to a talented team of DBAs and developers.

If you thrive on solving complex performance puzzles from advanced query tuning to high-availability disaster recovery and have a passion for translating technical excellence into business growth, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. You will lead high-stakes migrations, define long-term roadmaps, and ensure that our data platforms are as secure and cost-efficient as they are powerful. At Miles IT, your expertise won't just support the business; it will drive it.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and drive the long-term database strategy and roadmap in alignment with product growth and business goals.
• Lead architectural decisions for multi-tenant SaaS databases to ensure scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Manage and optimize Azure SQL Managed Instances and on-premise SQL Server environments for maximum stability.
• Define, implement, and maintain high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) strategies to meet strict performance and uptime SLAs.
• Execute end-to-end cloud migration strategies, moving on-premise workloads to Azure with minimal risk.
• Identify and drive continuous performance improvements through advanced query tuning, indexing, and concurrency management.
• Establish and enforce database standards and operational best practices for safe, high-quality deployments.
• Lead and mentor a team of DBAs and developers, overseeing technical delivery and professional growth.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related quantitative field.
• 8+ Years of Database Administration: Proven track record managing high-availability environments across both Legacy On-Premise SQL Server and Modern Azure SQL/Managed Instances.
• 3+ Years of leadership experience as a Lead or Manager, with a focus on mentoring junior DBAs and Database Developers
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL Managed Instance, with a focus on comprehensive database administration, modernization, and cloud adoption.
• Proven experience designing and managing multi-tenant SaaS database architectures to ensure long-term scalability, security, and performance.
• Expertise in performance engineering, including bottleneck troubleshooting, query optimization, execution plan analysis, and proactive index tuning.
• Technical mastery of High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) strategies, consistent health checks, and preventive maintenance to ensure maximum uptime.
• Strong ownership of system reliability and scalability, supported by high-level project planning, prioritization skills, and a sense of responsibility for system health.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor DBAs and engineers while translating complex database concepts for non-technical stakeholders.