The SQL Database Lead is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and management of SQL database environments, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MSSQL. This role emphasizes automation, self-healing capabilities, containerization, and integrating these services into both Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) models. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in database administration, architecture, and management across multiple relational database platforms.

1. Lead and participate in RFP processes, design and architect MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MSSQL database solutions ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance to meet evolving business needs.

2. Develop and implement methodologies to offer MYSQL database services on IaaS and PaaS models also to ensure the IaaS and PaaS offerings are scalable, secure, and user-friendly.

3. Design, implement and manage containerized MYSQL database environments using Docker and Kubernetes.

4. Develop container orchestration strategies to improve scalability and manageability of MYSQL database solutions.

5. Design, implement, and manage automation solutions for database deployment, management using tools like ansible & jenkins.

6. Design & architect monitoring tools and alerting systems to proactively detect and create self healing capabilities for issues in database environments, including performance bottlenecks, database down and failover.

7. Evaluate and select appropriate database technologies and platforms such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MSSQL database systems, including installation, clustering, replication, and high availability setups.

8. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, procedures, and best practices. Provide training and mentorship to team members as needed.

1. Proven experience in managing RFP processes and vendor evaluations.

2. Strong understanding of relational database concepts, SQL syntax, database design principles, and normalization techniques.

3. Proficiency in database performance tuning, backup and recovery, security management, and capacity planning.

4. Experience with database clustering, replication, high availability setups, and disaster recovery strategies.

5. Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

6. Extensive experience with automation tools, specifically Ansible and Jenkins.

MySQL Database Administrator / PostgreSQL Certified Professional are highly desirable.