Lead Systems Architect (Database Services)

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.ResponsibilitiesDatabase Architecture & StrategyDefine 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 DevelopmentLead, 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 ManagementLead 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 ManagementManage 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 & IntegrationDesign 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 ManagementManage, 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 & PerformanceEnsure 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 & ComplianceDefine 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 & CommunicationServe 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.RequirementsExperience10+ 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 & CertificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.Relevant professional certifications are highly desirable, such as:Microsoft Azure Database/Data/Architect certificationsGoogle Cloud Professional Database Engineer or ArchitectITIL or equivalent service management certificationTechnical ExpertiseAdvanced 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr