Database Architect

Location Gurugram HR Workplace Type Onsite About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Database Architect to join our dynamic technology team As a Database Architect you will be responsible for designing implementing and maintaining our organization s database systems You will play a crucial role in ensuring data integrity security and performance across all our applications and services This role requires a deep understanding of database technologies data modeling principles and system architecture The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of designing and implementing scalable and reliable database solutions in a complex environment You will collaborate closely with software engineers data scientists and other stakeholders to understand their data requirements and translate them into effective database designs You will also be responsible for developing and enforcing database standards and best practices as well as providing guidance and mentorship to other members of the team This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization s data strategy and contribute to the success of our business Key Responsibilities Design and implement database solutions that meet the organization s business requirements Develop and maintain data models database schemas and data dictionaries Optimize database performance and ensure data integrity and security Collaborate with software engineers and data scientists to understand their data needs Develop and enforce database standards and best practices Provide guidance and mentorship to other members of the team Evaluate and recommend new database technologies and tools Participate in database capacity planning and performance monitoring Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues Ensure compliance with data governance policies and regulations Required Skills Qualifications Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science or a related field 10 years of experience in database design development and administration Expertise in relational database management systems RDBMS such as MySQL PostgreSQL or Oracle Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Cassandra Strong understanding of data modeling principles and database design patterns Proficiency in SQL and other database query languages Experience with database performance tuning and optimization Knowledge of data security best practices and compliance requirements Excellent communication and collaboration skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Experience with cloud-based database services such as AWS RDS or Azure SQL Database is a plus Familiarity with data warehousing and ETL processes is a plus Additional Information This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package including health insurance paid time off and a 401 k plan We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees The role may require occasional travel to other company locations or industry events Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship A background check will be required for the successful candidate We are looking for a highly motivated and results-oriented individual who is passionate about data and technology If you are a strong problem-solver with a proven track record of success we encourage you to apply