Expert Database Architect

For our client, we are seeking a Expert Database Architect to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This role will serve as the highest-level technical authority for database architecture across assigned client accounts, shaping strategy for enterprise database environments.

You will lead modernization, migration, and cloud transformation initiatives while establishing standards that support resilient, secure, scalable, and automated data platforms.

The position partners closely with executive leadership, Solution Architects, and engineering teams to guide investment decisions and deliver mission-critical database outcomes.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $155,000 – $210,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Serve as the highest-level technical authority for database architecture within assigned client accounts
• Lead architecture strategy and roadmap development for enterprise database environments
• Drive large-scale modernization, migration, and cloud transformation programs
• Establish and maintain database architecture standards and best practices
• Advise executive leadership on database strategy and technology investments
• Architect resilient, secure, scalable, and automated database solutions
• Mentor and develop Solution Architects and Engineering teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in database architecture, engineering, administration, or enterprise data platform leadership
• 7+ years leading enterprise-scale database modernization and transformation initiatives
• Expert-level knowledge of cloud database services and experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or NoSQL platforms
• Extensive experience designing highly available, mission-critical database environments
• Deep expertise in database architecture, performance optimization, scalability, security, governance, compliance, automation, and disaster recovery
• Proven ability to lead complex initiatives involving multiple teams and stakeholders

Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Days Off
• Three health plan options
• 401(k) with company match
• Eligibility for dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
• Family-forming benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement
• Paid childbearing and parental leave
• Education reimbursement, student loan assistance, or 529 college funding
• Sabbatical leave
• Wellness program
• Flexible work schedule

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.