Database Team Lead | Oracle & SQL Server

WE’RE HIRING: DATABASE TEAM LEAD – SAUDI ARABIADepartment: Information Technology / InfrastructureAbout ExcisExcis is a global IT support company with a presence in 190+ countries, a team of 6,000+ engineers, and support for 200+ enterprise clients. We provide a collaborative environment focused on technical excellence, continuous learning, and professional growth.Role SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Database Team Lead – Oracle & SQL Server to provide technical leadership and administration of enterprise-critical database environments.The successful candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in Oracle Database and Microsoft SQL Server, including Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, SQL Server Always On, Clustering, Replication, Performance Tuning, Backup & Recovery, Security, High Availability, and Disaster Recovery.The role will serve as a senior escalation point for critical database incidents, lead RCA activities, oversee upgrades and migrations, support capacity planning, and provide technical guidance to database administrators.Key ResponsibilitiesDatabase LeadershipLead and oversee enterprise Oracle and SQL Server environments.Provide technical guidance and mentoring to database administrators.Establish database administration standards and best practices.Review configurations, changes, upgrades, and maintenance activities.Act as a senior technical escalation point for complex database issues.Oracle DatabaseAdminister Oracle 11g, 12c, 19c, and 21c.Manage Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, and Replication.Lead Oracle installation, upgrades, patching, migrations, and troubleshooting.Support Oracle performance, availability, HA, and DR requirements.Microsoft SQL ServerAdminister enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments.Manage Always On Availability Groups, Clustering, and Replication.Lead SQL Server upgrades, patching, migrations, and troubleshooting.Support SQL Server performance, HA, and DR requirements.Performance, Backup & RecoveryLead database performance monitoring and optimization.Perform advanced query and database performance tuning.Support capacity planning and infrastructure optimization.Manage Oracle RMAN and SQL Server backup/recovery.Validate backup integrity and recovery capabilities.Support disaster recovery testing and recovery exercises.Security, Cloud & AutomationImplement database security, access controls, encryption, and auditing.Support databases hosted in Azure, AWS, and/or OCI.Develop automation using SQL, PL/SQL, T-SQL, and scripting.Improve operational efficiency through database automation.Incident, RCA & Change ManagementLead resolution of P1/P2 database incidents.Conduct technical Root Cause Analysis (RCA).Coordinate technical teams and vendors during major incidents.Lead database upgrades, migrations, patching, and technology refresh activities.Ensure changes follow approved change-management procedures.Documentation & StandardsMaintain database architecture and configuration documentation.Develop operational runbooks and troubleshooting guides.Document backup, recovery, HA/DR, security, and operational procedures.Drive continuous improvement of database administration processes.Essential Skills & QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.8+ years of enterprise database administration experience.Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Database 11g/12c/19c/21c.Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server.Extensive experience with:Oracle RACOracle ASMOracle Data GuardOracle ReplicationSQL Server Always OnSQL Server ClusteringSQL Server ReplicationAdvanced database performance tuning and query optimization.Strong experience in backup, recovery, HA, and DR.Strong knowledge of database security, encryption, auditing, and access controls.Experience with Azure, AWS, and/or OCI.Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, T-SQL, and database scripting.Experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager, SSMS, and monitoring platforms.Experience supporting critical production environments.Strong leadership, troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.Banking or Financial Services experience is advantageous.Key Technical SkillsOracle Database | Oracle RAC | ASM | Data Guard | SQL Server | Always On | SSMS | RMAN | Performance Tuning | Backup & Recovery | PL/SQL | T-SQL | Database Security | Replication | High Availability | Disaster Recovery | Azure | AWS | OCI | Automation | Capacity Planning | RCAPreferredBanking or Financial Services experience.Enterprise-critical production database experience.Experience leading database teams or technical projects.Enterprise-scale database migration experience.Strong HA/DR architecture and implementation experience.Relevant Oracle, Microsoft, cloud, or database certifications.Advantageous CertificationsOracle Database CertificationsMicrosoft SQL Server CertificationsMicrosoft Azure CertificationsAWS CertificationsOCI CertificationsITIL FoundationOther relevant database/infrastructure certificationsKey CompetenciesTechnical leadershipAdvanced database troubleshootingOracle & SQL Server expertisePerformance tuning and optimizationHA/DR expertiseP1/P2 incident managementRoot Cause AnalysisChange and migration managementCapacity planningDatabase securityStakeholder managementTeam mentoringDocumentation and reportingCritical production environment supportKPIsDatabase availability and uptimeP1/P2 incident resolution within SLAMean Time to Resolve (MTTR)Database performance and optimizationBackup and recovery success rateSuccessful DR testingSuccessful upgrades and migrationsCapacity-planning accuracyReduction of recurring incidentsRCA completion and qualitySecurity complianceTechnical documentation accuracySuccessful database changesBenefits – Why Join Excis?Supportive and inclusive work environmentContinuous learning and professional growthExposure to global enterprise clients and technologiesCompetitive compensationCareer development opportunitiesJoin Excis and lead the delivery of secure, highly available, reliable, and high-performing enterprise database environments.