Job description
Black & Grey HR is recruiting for a leading technology solutions and services provider in Doha, Qatar. Our client is looking to hire a Lead Systems Architect who will be responsible for the design, implementation, management, and optimization of enterprise-grade database platforms across on-premises and multi-cloud environments. Responsibilities:Database Architecture & Strategy- Define and maintain enterprise database architecture standards and roadmaps for on-premises, Azure, and GCP environments.- Design secure, scalable, and highly available database architectures for mission-critical systems.- Conduct architectural reviews and ensure alignment with enterprise standards.Technical Leadership & Team Development- Lead, mentor, and develop senior database engineers and DBAs.- Allocate resources, set technical direction, and enforce operational best practices.- Foster a culture of reliability, automation, documentation, and continuous improvement.Database Project Lifecycle Management- Lead end-to-end database projects, from requirements and design through build, migration, go-live, and support.- Manage hybrid and multi-cloud database migrations and modernization initiatives.- Deliver solutions within defined scope, schedule, and quality standards.Platform & Technology Management- Manage and operate SQL and NoSQL platforms across on-premises, Azure, and GCP.- Oversee native cloud database services including Azure SQL, Azure Managed Instance, Azure Fabric, and Google Cloud database offerings.- Administer complex, high-scale, and performance-intensive SQL environments.High Availability, Disaster Recovery & Integration- Design and operate highly available, disaster-resilient database architectures in hybrid and multi-cloud setups.- Ensure seamless integration across applications, data platforms, and analytics systems.- Define and test backup, recovery, replication, and failover strategies.Data Warehouse & Data Leak Management- Manage, enhance, and operate enterprise data warehouses and data leaks.- Ensure platforms are highly available, optimized, and aligned with analytics and reporting needs.- Drive performance tuning, capacity planning, and cost optimization.Operations, Monitoring & Performance- Ensure 24x7 reliability through proactive monitoring and management of all database environments.- Define KPIs, SLAs, and operational dashboards for performance, availability, and capacity.- Lead root cause analysis and continuous service improvement initiatives.Security, Risk & Compliance- Define and enforce database security standards, access controls, encryption, and auditing.- Ensure compliance with organizational security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.- Lead vulnerability management, patching, and security hardening efforts.Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication- Serve as the primary technical interface for application teams, architects, vendors, and business users.- Translate business requirements into robust, scalable database solutions.- Provide clear technical guidance, documentation, presentations, and executive-level communication as needed.RequirementsExperience - 10+ years in database engineering, architecture, and operations within large-scale enterprise environments.- Proven experience leading senior database engineers/DBAs in mission-critical settings.- Strong hands-on and architectural expertise with on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud platforms (Azure & GCP).- Demonstrated success leading end-to-end database projects, including migrations and modernization efforts.- Extensive background in high availability, disaster recovery, performance tuning, and large-scale SQL environments.- Solid experience with data warehouse and data lake platforms and operations.Education & Certifications- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.- Relevant professional certifications are highly desirable, such as: ~ Microsoft Azure Database/Data/Architect certifications ~ Google Cloud Professional Database Engineer or Architect ~ ITIL or equivalent service management certificationTechnical Expertise- Advanced proficiency in SQL Server and enterprise-grade SQL platforms.- Strong experience with Azure SQL, Azure Managed Instance, Azure Fabric, and related Azure data services.- Hands-on experience with Google Cloud database services.- Deep knowledge of database security, encryption, auditing, and compliance controls.- Proven skills in monitoring, automation, performance tuning, and capacity management.- Strong understanding of integration patterns, analytics platforms, and data pipelines.- Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.Benefits- Attractive Salary + Benefits