Database Architect

2 months ago

Bengaluru, India Zepto Full time

About Zepto:


Zepto is one of the fastest-growing quick-commerce startups, delivering groceries and essentials in record time. As we continue our rapid expansion, we rely on cutting-edge technology and infrastructure to support millions of users and transactions daily. We are seeking a highly skilled Database Architect to help design and optimize our database systems to keep pace with our growth and innovation.


Role Overview:


As a Database Architect at Zepto, you will be responsible for architecting, scaling, and optimizing PostgreSQL/Nosql database systems to ensure high performance, availability, and scalability. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build reliable database solutions that power Zepto's high-throughput applications and ensure seamless customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Database Architecture & Design: Lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance PostgreSQL databases that support Zepto’s rapid growth and evolving business needs.
  • Performance Optimization: Analyze, optimize, and tune PostgreSQL databases for performance, including query optimization, indexing strategies, partitioning, and efficient use of resources.
  • High Availability & Disaster Recovery: Architect solutions that guarantee high availability, disaster recovery, and data consistency with minimal downtime.
  • Data Modeling: Design and implement efficient and scalable data models that meet business requirements and ensure data integrity.
  • Scalability: Develop and implement strategies to scale PostgreSQL databases to handle millions of transactions and concurrent users across distributed systems.
  • Automation & Monitoring: Implement automation tools and processes for database provisioning, scaling, and monitoring to ensure peak performance and uptime.
  • Security: Ensure robust database security by implementing access controls, encryption, and auditing to protect sensitive data.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the engineering, DevOps, and product teams to integrate database solutions with the overall platform architecture.
  • Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior database administrators and engineers, providing expertise on best practices, optimization, and scaling techniques.

Required Qualifications:

  • Experience: 10+ years of experience with PostgreSQL & Nosql databases in high-traffic, mission-critical environments.
  • Database Architecture: Strong experience designing and scaling PostgreSQL databases for high-performance, high-availability systems.
  • Optimization Skills: Expertise in query optimization, indexing strategies, and database performance tuning in PostgreSQL.
  • Cloud & Distributed Systems: Proven experience deploying and managing PostgreSQL in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP) and working with distributed systems.
  • High Availability: Experience with replication, clustering, and failover solutions to ensure database reliability.
  • Automation & Scripting: Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Python, Bash) and experience with infrastructure automation tools like Terraform and Ansible.
  • Data Security: In-depth understanding of database security best practices, including encryption and access management.
  • Scaling & Monitoring: Hands-on experience with database monitoring tools and scaling strategies for growing user bases.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with PostgreSQL - Amazon RDS
  • Experience with MongoDB
  • Knowledge of containerized environments like Kubernetes and deploying PostgreSQL within them.
  • Familiarity with ETL processes, real-time data analytics, and data warehousing.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment, managing rapid infrastructure growth.

Why Join Zepto:

  • Be part of a rapidly growing, innovative quick-commerce company disrupting the industry.
  • Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with talented and motivated colleagues.
  • Competitive compensation, including stock options, and comprehensive benefits.
  • Opportunity to build cutting-edge systems that will impact millions of users.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about database architecture and excited about building scalable, reliable systems for a hyper-growth company, we’d love to hear from you

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