SENIOR ARCHITECT - Database

Location: SMILES 2-Bengaluru-Bengaluru

Years of Experience: 13-16 Years

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Database Architect with extensive experience in database architecture and development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in performance tuning and optimization, data streaming, and ETL pipelines. This role requires a proactive approach to monitoring, observability, and incident triage, along with a collaborative mindset to integrate DevOps practices into database management.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement robust database architectures that meet business requirements.
• Optimize database performance through tuning and best practices.
• Develop and maintain data streaming and ETL pipelines to ensure efficient data flow.
• Monitor database performance and implement observability tools to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Lead incident triage efforts to quickly address database-related incidents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate DevOps practices into database management.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Stay updated with the latest database technologies and trends to drive continuous improvement.

Mandatory Skills:

• Proven experience in database architecture and development.
• Strong expertise in performance tuning and optimization of databases.
• Hands-on experience with data streaming technologies and ETL pipeline development.
• Proficient in monitoring and observability tools for database management.
• Experience in incident triage and resolution.
• Strong collaboration skills and experience with DevOps integration.
• Expertise in Snowflake or similar cloud-based data warehousing solutions.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with various database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of data governance and security best practices.
• Understanding of data modeling and database design principles.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 13-16 years of relevant experience in database architecture and development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.