Database Architect

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Database Architect with extensive experience in Database Development and Database Design to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in SQL Server Development, coupled with a solid understanding of Database Administration. This role will involve leading database development initiatives, ensuring best practices, and mentoring junior developers. You will play a critical role in shaping the database architecture, optimizing queries, and implementing effective database solutions in alignment with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Database Development & Design:

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of efficient database structures and data models.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to design scalable, high-performance databases.
• Review and optimize database schema, relationships, and structures for improved performance.

SQL Server Development:

• Design and write complex T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers to support application development.
• Implement performance tuning and query optimization techniques.
• Develop and maintain ETL processes to ensure data accuracy, transformation, and loading from multiple sources.

Database Administration:

• Assist in the overall administration of SQL Server databases, including installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades.
• Implement backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies for databases.
• Monitor and troubleshoot database issues, ensuring minimal downtime and high availability.

Team Leadership & Mentoring:

• Lead a team of database developers, providing guidance on best practices and technical expertise.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust database solutions.
• Ensure that junior developers follow coding standards and practices.

Data Security & Compliance:

• Enforce data security measures, ensuring that sensitive data is properly handled and compliant with regulatory standards.
• Implement user roles, permissions, and auditing within SQL Server to control access.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate with project managers, architects, and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver database solutions that align with business objectives.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on database solutions and best practices.

Performance Optimization:

• Continuously evaluate and optimize database performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks and improving query performance.
• Use tools like SQL Profiler, Execution Plans, and Indexing Strategies to enhance database performance.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Create detailed documentation on database designs, structures, and processes.
• Provide regular status reports to leadership regarding ongoing database initiatives.

Mandatory Skills & Qualifications:

Experience:

• Minimum 12+ years of experience in Database Development and Database Design, with a strong track record in SQL Server Development.
• Extensive experience in writing complex T-SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and triggers.
• Strong knowledge of database normalization, indexing, and query optimization techniques.
• Proven experience in database architecture design and building scalable databases.

Technical Skills:

• SQL Server (2012/2014/2016/2019) expertise, including SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS).
• Experience with database performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of ETL processes, data migration, and data warehousing concepts.
• Expertise in database security, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Proficiency in version control tools like Git or similar.

Database Administration:

• Strong understanding of SQL Server Database Administration tasks, including installation, configuration, and performance monitoring.
• Ability to manage high availability and disaster recovery solutions for SQL Server environments.

Leadership & Communication:

• Proven experience in leading a team of database developers.
• Strong communication skills, capable of collaborating with business and technical teams effectively.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior developers.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cloud-based databases (e.g., Azure SQL Database, AWS RDS).
• Experience in Data Modeling tools like Erwin, or similar.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases like MongoDB or Cassandra.