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JCW Group

SQL Server Database Administrator Team Leader

JCW Group, Trenton, New Jersey, United States

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$160,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from JCW Group We’re seeking an experienced

SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA)

to take on a

hands-on leadership role

within a global financial technology environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a

quietly confident, ownership-driven professional

who enjoys being technically engaged while guiding and supporting a small, high-performing team. About the Role As a

VP-level DBA , you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day management of SQL Server databases while providing leadership to a small team of DBAs. You’ll coordinate workloads, ensure stability across environments, and play a key role in the ongoing

cloud migration to AWS . Working closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, you’ll champion best practice, automation, and continuous improvement across the database function. Key Responsibilities

Act as the

team lead

for the US DBA function — overseeing work allocation, priorities, and task sign-offs Maintain and optimize

Microsoft SQL Server

environments across production and non-production systems Lead the

migration from on-premise to AWS , supporting long-term modernization goals Promote

automation

and eliminate recurring issues through proactive fixes and tooling Drive adherence to

ITIL processes

for change, problem, and incident management (via ServiceNow) Collaborate with peers and global teams to ensure consistency and performance across all database platforms Skills & Experience Extensive hands-on experience as a

SQL Server DBA

in production environments Proven

team lead or deputy team lead

background — managing workloads and mentoring colleagues Strong understanding of

AWS

(cloud migration, RDS, or EC2 database hosting) Familiarity with

ITIL processes

and tools such as

ServiceNow Experience with

automation ,

root cause analysis , and process improvement initiatives Exposure to

PostgreSQL

and/or

Dynatrace

is a plus Background in

financial services

or

IT services / managed infrastructure

environments If you’re a technically strong DBA ready to step up and lead with confidence and accountability, we’d love to hear from you. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

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