Director of Cloud DBA - Azure/SQL Server

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TITLE: Director of Cloud Database Administration

WHAT YOU’LL DO:  

The Director of Cloud DBA is a pivotal leadership role at Duck Creek Technologies, responsible for overseeing the database administration strategy in a cloud environment. This role involves managing a team of database administrators, ensuring the security, performance, and reliability of database services, implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of critical SQL Server systems, as to ensure the availability and consistent performance of our applications. and driving innovation in database management to support the company’s dynamic needs. 

• Leads and supervises team(s) and assumes people management responsibilities including, but not limited to, the management of direct reports, and applicable subordinate team members, setting performance objectives, and conducting annual performance reviews. 
• Lead the development and implementation of cloud database strategies.  
• Manage and mentor a team of cloud database administrators; Develops staff members through coaching and fostering of a positive work environment. 
• Ensure the security, integrity, and high availability of databases; Designs and manages SQL Server databases through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems. 
• Oversee database performance tuning, optimization, and scalability efforts.  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support database needs for various projects.  
• Provides leadership to the team and builds a culture of accountability to meet business objectives and goals.  
• Drive continuous improvement and automation of database processes. 
• Manage vendor relationships and database licensing agreements. 
• Develop and enforce database administration policies and procedures.