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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Database Administrator/Manager - **Company:** The Miles - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Databases, Database Theory, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Query Optimization, System Availability, Concurrency, Reliability of Systems, Indexer, Information Technology, Cloud Migration - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=682709de6a2eadbf ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related quantitative field. * 8+ Years of Database Administration: Proven track record managing high-availability environments across both Legacy On-Premise SQL Server and Modern Azure SQL/Managed Instances. * 3+ Years of leadership experience as a Lead or Manager, with a focus on mentoring junior DBAs and Database Developers * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL Managed Instance, with a focus on comprehensive database administration, modernization, and cloud adoption. * Proven experience designing and managing multi-tenant SaaS database architectures to ensure long-term scalability, security, and performance. * Expertise in performance engineering, including bottleneck troubleshooting, query optimization, execution plan analysis, and proactive index tuning. * Technical mastery of High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) strategies, consistent health checks, and preventive maintenance to ensure maximum uptime. * Strong ownership of system reliability and scalability, supported by high-level project planning, prioritization skills, and a sense of responsibility for system health. * Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor DBAs and engineers while translating complex database concepts for non-technical stakeholders. ## Description Miles IT is looking for a Lead Database Administrator to serve as the strategic architect of our data ecosystem, bridging the gap between legacy on-premise stability and the future of Azure cloud scalability. We aren't just looking for someone to maintain the status quo; we need a strategic visionary who can bridge the gap between legacy on-premise stability and the cutting-edge possibilities of Azure cloud. As the primary architect of our multi-tenant SaaS database strategy, you will be the guardian of our system health and the mentor to a talented team of DBAs and developers., * Define and drive the long-term database strategy and roadmap in alignment with product growth and business goals. * Lead architectural decisions for multi-tenant SaaS databases to ensure scalability, security, and cost-efficiency. * Manage and optimize Azure SQL Managed Instances and on-premise SQL Server environments for maximum stability. * Define, implement, and maintain high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) strategies to meet strict performance and uptime SLAs. * Execute end-to-end cloud migration strategies, moving on-premise workloads to Azure with minimal risk. * Identify and drive continuous performance improvements through advanced query tuning, indexing, and concurrency management. * Establish and enforce database standards and operational best practices for safe, high-quality deployments. * Lead and mentor a team of DBAs and developers, overseeing technical delivery and professional growth. ## Related Videos - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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