Database Architect

Hiring : Database Architect (Looking for someone who is currently working as an Architect)

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly skilled Database Architect with extensive experience in Database Development and Database Design to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in RDBMS Development, coupled with a solid understanding of Database Administration. This role will involve leading database development initiatives, ensuring best practices, and mentoring junior developers. You will play a critical role in shaping the database architecture, optimizing queries, and implementing effective database solutions in alignment with business goals.

Key Responsibilities :

Database Development & Design :

- Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of efficient database structures and data models.

- Work closely with cross-functional teams to design scalable, high-performance databases.

- Review and optimize database schema, relationships, and structures for improved performance.

Database Development :

- Design and write complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, different types of indexes and triggers to support application development using RDBMS and NoSQL.

- Implement performance tuning and query optimization techniques.

- Develop and maintain ETL processes to ensure data accuracy, transformation, and loading from multiple sources.

Database Administration :

- Assist in the overall administration of RDBMS databases and NoSQL databases, including database configuration, replication, sharding and disaster recovery strategies.

- Monitor and troubleshoot database issues, ensuring minimal downtime and high availability.

Team Leadership & Mentoring :

- Lead a team of database developers, providing guidance on best practices and technical expertise.

- Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust database solutions.

- Ensure that junior developers follow coding standards and practices.

Data Security & Compliance :

- Enforce data security measures, ensuring that sensitive data is properly handled and compliant with regulatory standards.

- Implement user roles, permissions, and auditing within database to control access.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management :

- Collaborate with project managers, architects, and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver database solutions that align with business objectives.

- Prepare and deliver presentations on database solutions and best practices.

Performance Optimization :

- Continuously evaluate and optimize database performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks and improving query performance.

- Use tools like SQL Profiler, Execution Plans, and Indexing Strategies to enhance database performance.

Documentation & Reporting :

- Create detailed documentation on database designs, structures, and processes.

- Provide regular status reports to leadership regarding ongoing database initiatives.

Mandatory Skills & Qualifications :

Experience :

- Minimum 15+ years of experience in Database Development and Database Design, with a strong track record in Database Development - preferable PostgreSQL / MS SQL Server / MySQL and MongoDB.

- Extensive experience in writing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, views, and triggers.

- Strong knowledge of database normalization, indexing, and query optimization techniques.

- Proven experience in database architecture design and building scalable databases.

Technical Skills :

- SQL Server, including Integration Services (SSIS), Reporting Services (SSRS) and Analysis Services (SSAS).

- PostgreSQL with extensions like dblink, pg_cron, foreign data wrapper, etc.

- MongoDB with sharding technique, different types of indexes.

- Experience with database performance tuning and troubleshooting. Knowledge of ETL processes, data migration, and data warehousing concepts.

- Expertise in database security, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.

- Proficiency in version control tools like Git or similar.

Database Administration :

- Strong understanding of SQL Server / PostgreSQL Database Administration tasks, including configuration and performance monitoring.

- Ability to manage high availability and disaster recovery solutions.

Leadership & Communication :

- Proven experience in leading a team of database developers.

- Strong communication skills, capable of collaborating with business and technical teams effectively.

- Ability to mentor and guide junior developers.

Preferred Skills :

- Experience with cloud-based databases (e.g., Azure, AWS RDS).

- Experience in Data Modeling tools like Erwin, or similar.

- Familiarity with NoSQL databases like MongoDB.

Skills

Database Architect, Database Apps, DBA, DB, RDBMS, SQL Server, NoSQL, ETL, MongoDB, SSIS, SSAS