Cloud Database Architect/- Austin, TX (Hybrid)

We are looking for an experienced Cloud Database Architect with 8 to 12 years of industry experience to design and implement scalable database solutions in cloud environments.

This role is a blend of database architecture and solutions architecture, requiring an individual who is well-versed in cloud-native database technologies, possesses strong architectural acumen and can act as a trusted advisor for cloud solutions across the organization.

Cloud Database Architect/Solutions Architect for Austin, TX for a 12-month Contract with possible extensions.

Responsibilities:

• Database Architecture & Design:Design and architect cloud-based database systems to ensure scalability, high availability, and optimal performance across distributed environments.
• Database Experience: Hands on experience with both relational and non-relational SQL/NoSQL data stores like Oracle, Postgres, Cassandra, Couchbase, CockroachDB etc.
• Solutions Architecture:Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver integrated cloud solutions that meet business requirements.
• Cloud Database Strategy:Develop and execute AWS cloud database strategies, including data storage, replication, disaster recovery, high availability etc
• Performance Optimization:Ensure that databases are optimized for performance by tuning queries, optimizing schemas, and implementing appropriate indexing and caching strategies.
• Automation & Scripting: Leverage Python scripting for automating infrastructure deployments, database monitoring & processes to streamline operations
• Security & Compliance: Ensure all database systems adhere to stringent security, data protection, and compliance regulations, implementing encryption, data masking, and role-based access controls.
• Monitoring & reporting tools:Experience with monitoring and reporting tools like Grafana, Splunk etc
• Collaboration: Work with development teams, cloud engineers, and DevOps to ensure seamless integration of cloud database solutions with applications and infrastructure.
• Documentation & Standards: Establish and maintain architectural standards, best practices, and clear documentation for database and cloud solutions.

Required Skills:

• Experience: 8-12 years of professional experience in database engineering and architecture, with a focus on cloud-native and hybrid database systems.
• Database Architecture Expertise: Deep understanding of database design principles, including data modeling, schema design, and optimization of relational and SQL/NoSQL databases
• Cloud Expertise: Extensive experience in cloud platforms such as AWS Cloud, specifically in managing and architecting with services (e.g., AWS RDS, Aurora, KMS, S3, EC2, Route53 etc).
• Solutions Architecture: Ability to work as a solutions architect to develop end-to-end cloud data strategies that align with business objectives and solve complex problems.
• Performance & Scalability:Expertise in architecting scalable and high-performing database systems for large-scale applications and distributed systems.
• Python & Automation: Intermediate proficiency in Python for automation of database management tasks, infrastructure deployment, and monitoring data mod top-tier professional talent with clients in immediate need of highly skilled contract, permanent or project management-based resources.

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