Lead Systems Architect (Database Services)

Overview 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 & StrategyDefine and maintain enterprise database architecture standards and roadmaps for on-premises, Azure, and GCP environments. Database Architecture & StrategyDesign secure, scalable, and highly available database architectures for mission-critical systems. Database Architecture & StrategyConduct architectural reviews and ensure alignment with enterprise standards. Technical Leadership & Team DevelopmentLead, mentor, and develop senior database engineers and DBAs. Technical Leadership & Team DevelopmentAllocate resources, set technical direction, and enforce operational best practices. Technical Leadership & Team DevelopmentFoster 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. Database Project Lifecycle ManagementManage hybrid and multi-cloud database migrations and modernization initiatives. Database Project Lifecycle ManagementDeliver solutions within defined scope, schedule, and quality standards. Platform & Technology ManagementManage and operate SQL and NoSQL platforms across on-premises, Azure, and GCP. Platform & Technology ManagementOversee native cloud database services including Azure SQL, Azure Managed Instance, Azure Fabric, and Google Cloud database offerings. Platform & Technology ManagementAdminister 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. High Availability, Disaster Recovery & IntegrationEnsure seamless integration across applications, data platforms, and analytics systems. High Availability, Disaster Recovery & IntegrationDefine and test backup, recovery, replication, and failover strategies. Data Warehouse & Data Leak ManagementManage, enhance, and operate enterprise data warehouses and data leaks. Data Warehouse & Data Leak ManagementEnsure platforms are highly available, optimized, and aligned with analytics and reporting needs. Data Warehouse & Data Leak ManagementDrive performance tuning, capacity planning, and cost optimization. Operations, Monitoring & PerformanceEnsure 24x7 reliability through proactive monitoring and management of all database environments. Operations, Monitoring & PerformanceDefine KPIs, SLAs, and operational dashboards for performance, availability, and capacity. Operations, Monitoring & PerformanceLead root cause analysis and continuous service improvement initiatives. Security, Risk & ComplianceDefine and enforce database security standards, access controls, encryption, and auditing. Security, Risk & ComplianceEnsure compliance with organizational security, privacy, and regulatory requirements. Security, Risk & ComplianceLead vulnerability management, patching, and security hardening efforts. Stakeholder Collaboration & CommunicationServe as the primary technical interface for application teams, architects, vendors, and business users. Stakeholder Collaboration & CommunicationTranslate business requirements into robust, scalable database solutions. Stakeholder Collaboration & CommunicationProvide clear technical guidance, documentation, presentations, and executive-level communication as needed. Qualifications Experience10+ years in database engineering, architecture, and operations within large-scale enterprise environments. ExperienceProven experience leading senior database engineers/DBAs in mission-critical settings. ExperienceStrong hands-on and architectural expertise with on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud platforms (Azure & GCP). ExperienceDemonstrated success leading end-to-end database projects, including migrations and modernization efforts. ExperienceExtensive background in high availability, disaster recovery, performance tuning, and large-scale SQL environments. ExperienceSolid experience with data warehouse and data lake platforms and operations. Education & CertificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Education & CertificationsRelevant 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 certification. Technical ExpertiseAdvanced proficiency in SQL Server and enterprise-grade SQL platforms. Technical ExpertiseStrong experience with Azure SQL, Azure Managed Instance, Azure Fabric, and related Az