Database Architect

Job Summary:

ESI is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Database Architect to design, implement, and manage our organization's data infrastructure. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in shaping our data systems architecture, ensuring data integrity, performance, scalability, and security. This role requires a deep understanding of database technologies, data modeling, and the ability to align database solutions with business requirements.

Must live in Close Proximity to Tallahassee Florida

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure database solutions (relational and non-relational).
• Develop and maintain data models (conceptual, logical, and physical) to support business requirements.
• Define and enforce database development standards, best practices, and naming conventions.
• Collaborate with software developers, data engineers, and business analysts to understand data requirements and translate them into efficient database solutions.
• Optimize database performance through indexing, partitioning, query optimization, and system tuning.
• Ensure database systems are highly available and disaster recovery procedures are in place.
• Evaluate and select appropriate database technologies, tools, and platforms.
• Plan for data migration, integration, and ETL processes across systems.
• Implement and maintain data security, access controls, and compliance with data governance policies.
• Document database architecture, processes, and standards for internal use.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior database staff or developers.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in database development and architecture.
• Proven experience with major database platforms (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Experience with cloud-based data services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL/Firestore).
• Solid understanding of data warehousing, data lakes, and big data platforms (e.g., Redshift, Snowflake, BigQuery).
• Hands-on experience with database backup, recovery, and high availability configurations.

Skills:

• Proficient in SQL and data modeling techniques (ER modeling, normalization).
• Strong understanding of database security principles and compliance.
• Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD practices related to database deployment.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as AWS Certified Database – Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, or similar.
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) in relation to databases.
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality frameworks, and master data management (MDM).