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Role

SQL SME/ Lead

Description of the Role

Purpose

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic SQL SME / Lead to oversee and guide the design, implementation, and maintenance of SQL Server environments. The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert, lead a team of database professionals and ensure optimal performance, availability and security of database systems.

Experience

Minimum 8+ years of experience in SQL Server environments, including leadership roles.

capabilites

Lead and mentor a team of SQL developers and DBAs.

Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SQL Server and related technologies.

Design and implement scalable and effective database solutions.

Develop, implement, and optimize stored procedures and functions using T-SQL.

Perform advanced performance tuning, query optimization, and index management.

Monitor and maintain database health, security, and integrity.

Oversee backup, recovery, and archiving procedures.

Implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions (e.g. Always On,



Log Shipping, replication, mirroring, etc.).

Create and maintain documentation, SOPs and knowledge bases for database operations.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and deliver solutions.

Participate in bridge calls for P1/P2 incidents and provide RCA documentation.

Provide evidences for audit purposes.

Certificate renewal on cluster environment.

Knowledge of 3rd party tools (e.g., SNOW, Foglight, AppD, Splunk, DDBoost, control-M, Windows Perfmon/ SSRS reports, FRK, UAR) and capacity planning for both prod & non-prod environments.

Good understanding of Windows OS Administration, DNS, AD & networking concepts.

Good understanding of T-SQL, PowerShell scripting.

Implement self-healing mechanisms for common database issues using event-driven automation.

Standardize and automate audit logging and compliance reporting processes.

📌 SQL Developer, SQL SME, SQL Server Lead (Sydney)
🏢 XPT Software
📍 Sydney