The Role
Lead the modernization and migration of databases using AI and automation. Oversee team development, deliver high-quality migrations, and engage in presales activities.
Summary Generated by Built In
DATABASE ARCHITECT LEAD
Next-Gen Database Modernization & Migration
Experience - 14+ yrs
Role Focus
A strategic leadership role driving database modernization through AI-powered solutions, automation excellence, and accelerator-driven delivery. This position builds next-generation teams that deliver high-quality migration services across cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
Core Competencies
- AI-Driven Migration - Leverage AI tools for schema conversion, code optimization, workload analysis, and intelligent automation
- Accelerator Development- Build and integrate reusable frameworks, templates, and tools to standardize and fast-track migrations
- Presales & Solutioning - Drive sales calls, estimate migration efforts, and present compelling solutions to prospects and executives
- Automation Excellence - Automation-first mindset using IaC, CI/CD, and scripting to maximize team capacity and delivery quality
- Quality Delivery - Deliver consistent, high-quality migrations with minimal downtime through proven methodologies
Critical Skills AI & Innovation :
- AI-powered migration tools (schema conversion, code remediation, query optimization)
- Intelligent workload analysis and migration planning
- AI assistants and copilots for database optimization and troubleshooting
Accelerators & Tools
- Build/integrate accelerators for effort optimization in migrations
- Cloud-native tools: AWS DMS/SCT, Azure DMS, GCP Database Migration Service
- Third-party solutions: Striim, Quest, Informatica, and similar platforms
Presales & Communication
- Drive database migration sales calls and customer engagements
- Accurate effort estimation to support presales team
- Excellent presenter with ability to influence and convince stakeholders at all levels
Automation & Quality
- Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, Azure DevOps, Python, Shell scripting
- CI/CD pipelines for database deployments
- Repeatable, error-free processes that maximize team capacity
Technical Foundation
- Database platforms: SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL (Architecture, HADR, Performance Tuning)
- Cloud expertise: AWS, Azure, GCP (on-prem to cloud, cloud-to-cloud migrations)
- Documentation: HLD/LLD diagrams, runbooks, flow charts, estimation templates
Next-Gen Team Building
- Lead and mentor database architects to deliver program excellence
- Foster innovation culture with focus on AI adoption and continuous improvement
- Build high-performance teams through automation best practices and knowledge sharing
- Establish industry-leading standards for database migration services
Key Differentiators
- AI-First Approach — Uses AI to accelerate every phase of migration
- Accelerator Mindset — Builds tools that multiply team productivity
- Sales Enabler — Drives revenue through compelling technical presentations
- Automation Champion — Optimizes processes for quality and capacity
- Quality Obsessed — Delivers consistent, high-standard results
"Remote postings are limited to candidates residing within the country specified in the posting location"
About Rackspace Technology
We are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future.
More on Rackspace Technology
Though we’re all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Top Skills
Ansible
AWS
Aws Dms
Azure
Azure Dms
CloudFormation
GCP
Gcp Database Migration Service
Informatica
MySQL
Oracle
Postgres
Python
Quest
Shell Scripting
SQL Server
Striim
Terraform
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The Company
What We Do
At Rackspace Technology, we accelerate the value of the cloud during every phase of digital transformation. By managing apps, data, security and multiple clouds, we are the best choice to help customers get to the cloud, innovate with new technologies and maximize their IT investments. As a recognized Gartner Magic Quadrant leader, we are uniquely positioned to close the gap between the complex reality of today and the promise of tomorrow. Passionate about customer success, we provide unbiased expertise, based on proven results, across all the leading technologies. And across every interaction worldwide, we deliver Fanatical Experience TM — the best customer service experience in the industry. Rackspace has been honored by Fortune, Forbes, Glassdoor and others as one of the best places to work.
