Data Architect

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Database Architect to join our development organization and play a key role in shaping the data strategy across multiple product lines. This position will serve as a technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and evolving secure, scalable, and high-performance database solutions across both cloud and on premises platforms.

A major initiative for this role will include leading and architecting the modernization and migration of our on-prem IBM iSeries (AS/400) DB2 environment into a modern database architecture.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in cloud-native data platforms, relational and non-relational databases, and multi environment data architecture, along with strong communication skills and the ability to influence product and engineering teams.

• Define and lead the enterprise database architecture strategy across multiple product lines and platforms.
• Design scalable, secure, high-performing data architectures that support modern application development practices.
• Partner closely with development teams to guide database design, optimization, and schema evolution.
• Drive the migration of legacy on prem databases to modern database platforms (cloud or hybrid).
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement cloud-based database technologies, including managed database services (Azure, AWS, GCP, etc.).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Dev Ops, Infrastructure, Product, QA) to define best practices and standards for data management.
• Establish data governance, data modeling, indexing, and performance tuning strategies.
• Develop and maintain documentation including data flow diagrams, logical and physical models, and architectural blueprints.
• Ensure data security, compliance, and resilience across systems, environments, and regions.
• Provide technical mentorship to developers and database engineers.
• Support capacity planning, incident troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for database-related issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience in database architecture, engineering, or related roles.
• Strong expertise with cloud database platforms, such as:
• Azure SQL
• Azure PostgreSQL
• Expertise with multiple database engines, such as:
• DB2 (required; IBM iSeries experience strongly preferred)
• SQL Server
• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• No
  
  SQL databases
• Hands-on experience with database migration and modernization, including replatforming and refactoring legacy systems.
• Strong SQL design, performance tuning, normalization, and indexing skills.
• Experience with data modeling tools and methodologies (ERD, dimensional modeling, domain-driven design concepts).
• Understanding of ETL/ELT, data integration, and streaming technologies
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.