Enterprise Database Architect

Location: Remote / US

Metric5 is looking for an experienced Enterprise Database Architect to join our team.

The ideal Enterprise Database Architect will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our database systems. The ideal candidate should possess a deep understanding of database architecture, database design, and performance optimization techniques. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our databases meet current and future business needs while maintaining data integrity, security, and scalability.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement database solutions that align with the organization's requirements and long-term business goals.
• Collaborate with software developers, SREs, data managers, and other stakeholders to define database requirements and ensure seamless integration of both legacy and modern applications with database systems.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate database technologies, tools, and platforms based on project requirements, emerging trends, and industry best practices.
• Plan and implement high availability, data backup, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Monitor database performance, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks, and optimizing query performance.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement database security measures, access controls, and data encryption to safeguard sensitive information.
• Assist in capacity planning and scalability efforts to accommodate growing data volumes and user demands.
• Create and optimize logical and physical data models that ensure efficient storage, retrieval, and manipulation of data.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior database administrators and engineers.
• Develop and enforce data standards, guidelines, and procedures to ensure data consistency, integrity, and security.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and 10 years of relevant experience
• Relevant certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator
• Proven experience as a Database Architect, Database Administrator, or in a similar role
• In-depth knowledge of PostgreSQL and/or Oracle and related technologies
• Hands-on experience migrating to and managing cloud-based database solutions such Azure Postgres Database, Amazon RDS, or Google Cloud SQL
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools for automating database deployment and management
• Experience with both relational and NoSQL databases, and the ability to choose the appropriate technology for specific use cases.
• Strong proficiency in data modeling, indexing strategies, and query optimization.
• Expertise in database security best practices, data encryption, and access controls.
• Hands-on experience with database performance monitoring and tuning tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Education: Bachelor s Degree

Years of Experience: 10 years of experience

Security Clearance: Must have active Public Trust or higher government security clearance