• Solution Architecture & Design:
• Lead the design and implementation of database solutions, considering scalability, performance, availability, and security.
• Provide expert guidance on the selection and integration of database technologies (relational, NoSQL, cloud-native, etc.) based on client requirements.
• Design and deliver high-performance, reliable, and secure database architectures tailored to specific business use cases.
• Develop detailed system architecture blueprints, including data models, database schemas, and integrations with other systems.
• Consultation & Collaboration:
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, and project managers to understand and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide consulting to clients on best practices for database management, optimization, and scaling.
• Support pre-sales activities, including technical presentations, scoping, and estimating project deliverables.
• Technology Leadership:
• Stay up to date with emerging database technologies and trends (e.g., cloud databases, database automation, AI-driven databases) and recommend innovative solutions.
• Mentor junior architects and developers, ensuring the adoption of best practices and standards across database design and implementation.
• Lead troubleshooting and performance optimization efforts, ensuring database systems meet or exceed defined service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Project & Vendor Management:
• Oversee the successful implementation of database solutions across projects, ensuring alignment with architecture principles, timelines, and budgets.
• Manage relationships with third-party database vendors and tools, ensuring the effective integration of their solutions into the architecture.
• Contribute to the development and management of the project roadmap, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of solutions.
• Security & Compliance:
• Ensure database solutions adhere to industry standards and compliance regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2).
• Implement data protection measures, including encryption, backup strategies, and disaster recovery planning.
• Conduct periodic reviews of database security and performance.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Technical Expertise:
• In-depth experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB).
• Strong understanding of cloud-based database platforms (AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL, etc.).
• Expertise in database design, optimization, and scaling for both transactional and analytical workloads.
• Familiarity with data warehousing, ETL processes, and data integration technologies.
• Architecture & Solution Design:
• Proven experience in architecting large-scale, high-performance database systems.
• Strong knowledge of data modeling, schema design, and database performance tuning.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures and distributed database systems.
• Tools & Technologies:
• Proficiency in database automation, monitoring, and management tools (e.g., Liquibase, Flyway, DBeaver, Prometheus, etc.).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with DevOps pipelines for database deployments and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
• Leadership & Communication:
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively prioritize tasks.
• Certifications:
• Oracle Certified Architect or other related database certifications.
• Cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, etc.).