Description

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the enterprise database architecture strategy across multiple product lines and platforms.
• Design scalable, secure, high-performing data architectures that support modern application development practices.
• Partner closely with development teams to guide database design, optimization, and schema evolution.
• Drive the migration of legacy on‑prem databases to modern database platforms (cloud or hybrid).
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement cloud-based database technologies, including managed database services (Azure, AWS, GCP, etc.).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, Infrastructure, Product, QA) to define best practices and standards for data management.
• Establish data governance, data modeling, indexing, and performance tuning strategies.
• Develop and maintain documentation including data flow diagrams, logical and physical models, and architectural blueprints.
• Ensure data security, compliance, and resilience across systems, environments, and regions.
• Provide technical mentorship to developers and database engineers.
• Support capacity planning, incident troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for database-related issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience in database architecture, engineering, or related roles.
• Strong expertise with cloud database platforms, such as:
  • Azure SQL
  • Azure PostgreSQL
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• Expertise with multiple database engines, such as:
  • DB2 (required; IBM iSeries experience strongly preferred)
  • SQL Server
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • NoSQL databases
• Hands-on experience with database migration and modernization, including replatforming and refactoring legacy systems.
• Strong SQL design, performance tuning, normalization, and indexing skills.
• Experience with data modeling tools and methodologies (ERD, dimensional modeling, domain-driven design concepts).
• Understanding of ETL/ELT, data integration, and streaming technologies

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree