Lead Database Administrator

Cube LLP; City of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A RegTech company in London seeks a Lead Database Administrator to manage and enhance their database infrastructure. This role involves technical leadership, oversight of database operations, and team supervision. Ideal candidates will possess extensive SQL Server experience, knowledge of cloud-hosted environments, and strong skills in automation and performance tuning. The company offers opportunities for personal development in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Senior or Lead SQL Server DBA managing production workloads.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL Server administration, performance tuning, and query optimisation.
• Significant hands-on experience with SQL Server Always On and HA/DR setups.
• Experience with on-premises and cloud-hosted database management.
• Proficiency with Cosmos DB and PostgreSQL is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to automate deployments, setup, and maintenance.
• Leadership experience, including guiding and mentoring other DBAs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop database infrastructure in both on-premises and cloud environments.
• Design and manage SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and HA/DR solutions.
• Lead performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning activities.
• Supervise and mentor a team of database administrators.
• Oversee automation efforts for setup and job scheduling.
• Enforce best practices for database security, backups, and monitoring.

Skills

SQL Server administration

Performance tuning

Query optimisation

Automation with PowerShell or T-SQL

Leadership and mentoring

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

SQL Server

Cosmos DB

PostgreSQL

Microsoft Fabric

Elasticsearch

Azure Data Factory

Job description

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CUBE is a global RegTech business defining and implementing the gold standard of regulatory intelligence for the financial services industry. We deliver our services through intuitive SaaS solutions, powered by AI, to simplify the complex and everchanging world of compliance for our clients.

Why us?

CUBE is a globally recognized brand at the forefront of Regulatory Technology. Our industry‑leading SaaS solutions are trusted by the world’s top financial institutions globally. In 2024, we achieved over 50% growth, both organically and through two strategic acquisitions. We are a fast‑paced, high‑performing team that thrives on pushing boundaries and continuously evolving our products, services, and operations. We believe our future is built by bold, ambitious individuals who are driven to make a real difference. Our “make it happen” culture empowers you to take ownership of your career and accelerate your personal and professional development from day one.

The Role

The organisation seeks an experienced Lead Database Administrator (Lead DBA) to manage and develop the database infrastructure in both on‑premises and cloud‑hosted environments. This role involves providing technical leadership and direct oversight for database operations and improvements. The position will supervise a small team, maintaining performance, scalability, and reliability across SQL Server environments while supporting platforms like Cosmos DB and PostgreSQL. Responsibilities include managing critical systems, establishing standards, mentoring team members, and leading automation and modernization projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and related high availability/disaster recovery solutions.
• Lead activities focused on performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning.
• Supervise and mentor a team of database administrators, promoting ongoing skill development.
• Administer, configure, and maintain SQL Server databases in both on‑premises and cloud settings.
• Initiate and oversee automation efforts to streamline setup, configuration, and job scheduling.
• Develop and enforce best practices for database security, backups, recovery, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, development, and DevOps teams to align database strategies.
• Provide direction and support for Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, and other utilized database technologies.
• Contribute to plans for database modernization, including integration with Fabric, Elasticsearch, and Azure Data Factory.
• Offer expertise on database design, performance, and scalability across projects.
• Stay informed about new database technologies and propose relevant solutions.

Required Skills & Experience

• Prior experience as a Senior or Lead SQL Server DBA managing production workloads.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL Server administration, performance tuning, and query optimisation.
• Significant hands‑on experience with SQL Server Always On (Availability Groups) and HA/DR setups.
• Experience with both on‑premises and cloud‑hosted database management.
• Proficiency with Cosmos DB and PostgreSQL is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to automate deployments, setup, and maintenance (using PowerShell, T‑SQL, or similar).
• Leadership experience, including guiding and mentoring other DBAs.
• Effective communication and problem‑solving skills, with a focus on process improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric and data lakehouse architectures.
• Experience integrating Elasticsearch for indexing and search.
• Exposure to Azure Data Factory or similar ETL/ELT tools.
• Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and database release automation.
• Relevant certifications.

Interested?

If you are passionate about leveraging technology to transform regulatory compliance and meet the qualifications outlined above, we invite you to apply. Please submit your resume detailing your relevant experience and interest in CUBE.

CUBE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Location: London, England, United Kingdom.