Chimes | Database Architect| Remote Position
We're looking for a Database Architect to design scalable, secure, reliable database and data-warehouse structures that support approved business and technical requirements for Chimes.
Location: This role is remote within the USA. You must be legally authorized to work in the US. Chimes does not provide visa sponsorship.
Individuals participating in the AbilityOne Program are encouraged to apply. AbilityOne participation is not required.
Chimes will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
What you'll do
- Design and document secure, scalable, reliable, and high-performing database architectures aligned with business and technical requirements, collaborating with architects, analysts, and project teams to define strategy, scope, and constraints.
- Develop logical and physical data models, schemas, metadata structures, views, partitions, indexes, interfaces, and data-transfer mechanisms.
- Establish and enforce database design, development, documentation, and integration standards, and design integration approaches for database products and applications.
- Design and coordinate clustering, backup, recovery, load balancing, and availability capabilities to support continuity and minimize downtime.
- Plan database software upgrades, recommend hardware, software, and configuration changes to improve performance and reliability, and test database programs and structures, coordinating approved corrections.
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Relevant role-appropriate technical certifications preferred.
- Equivalent combinations of related education, training, and experience may be considered.
- Five (5) or more years in database design, data architecture, database administration, or related work.
- Experience developing logical and physical data models, schemas, standards, and integration designs.
- Experience in government, regulated, or security-conscious environments preferred.
Degrees and certifications in computer science, data science, or related fields are preferred, but equivalent education and experience are welcome.
Compensation:
This is a remote position open to candidates in the United States. Base salary is determined by the candidate’s work location, along with skills, experience, and internal equity. The ranges below reflect the minimum and maximum base pay for each geographic tier:
- Tier 1 (Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and New Castle, DE): $70.47 - $86.52 per hour
- Tier 2 (Los Angeles, CA, Dallas, TX, Orlando, FL): $62.11 - $82.37 per hour
- Tier 3 (Baltimore, MD): $57.52 - $70.30 per hour
If you’re unsure which tier applies to your location, your recruiter can confirm during the hiring process.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Medical plan starting at $13.80/mo. The $6.90 is per pay period for the Minimum Value Health Plan.
- Employer-paid Life Insurance + AD&D
- Employer-provided Long-Term Disability coverage for financial protection
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- 10 paid holidays + generous PTO
- Tickets at Work
- Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs
- Clear pathways for growth and advancement
Ready to Make Your Impact?
✨ Join a team where your work truly matters—every single day.
Apply today: https://chimes.org/Careers
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Skills Required
- Five or more years of experience in database design, data architecture, database administration, or related work
- Experience developing logical and physical data models, schemas, standards, and integration designs
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
- Relevant role-appropriate technical certifications
- Experience in government, regulated, or security-conscious environments
- Equivalent combinations of related education, training, and experience may be considered
What We Do
Chimes International, Ltd. and its subsidiaries, known as the Chimes Family of Services, offer a wide range of opportunities for people with disabilities and other special needs. Chimes International, as the parent organization, leads and supports subsidiaries, which provide services to over 20,000 people in six states, the District of Columbia and Israel. With a rich history spanning over seven decades, the Chimes Family of Services represents three distinct business models or service components: Intellectual Disabilities Services Employment for People with Disabilities Behavioral Health/Substance Abuse Services All of the above are recognized for innovative, flexible and responsive solutions that achieve results. Our network of services and supports emphasize and promote the unique abilities of each person, with a focus on achieving and sustaining each person's well-being and independence.
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