Job Title : Database Architect

Key Skills : Database Architecture, AWS Cloud, Data Modeling, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MS SQL Server, Redis, Database Administration, Data Security, CI/CD, Performance Optimization.

Experience : 10+ Years.

Location : Greater Noida / Hyderabad / Bengaluru.

Shift : General Shift.

Mode : Hybrid / Work From Office.

We at Coforge are hiring a Database Architect with the following skill-set.

Key Responsibilities :

Architecture & Design :

- Provide strategic guidance on database architecture, storage optimization, utilization, and platform selection.

- Design secure, scalable, and high-performance database solutions aligned with business requirements.

- Develop and maintain database architecture, design standards, and technical documentation.

- Ensure database implementations comply with organizational policies, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.

- Create data monitoring frameworks and collaborate with business and application teams on new solution releases.

- Implement CI/CD practices for database deployments and data platform automation.

- Design and enforce cloud-native security controls for AWS database services.

- Lead database modernization, migration, capacity planning, upgrades, and scalability initiatives.

- Evaluate and recommend future database technologies and platforms.

Database Administration :

- Install, configure, administer, and support MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis environments.

- Manage cloud-based and on-premises database solutions.

- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize database performance, availability, and reliability.

- Implement backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.

- Manage database security, user access controls, and compliance requirements.

- Collaborate with application development teams on database design, optimization, and performance tuning.

- Maintain enterprise data models and ensure data quality standards are met.

- Stay updated on emerging database technologies and cloud database service offerings.

Stakeholder Management :

- Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Work closely with cross-functional, onsite, and offshore teams.

- Identify risks proactively and recommend remediation strategies.

- Support business teams with architecture recommendations and solution improvements.

Mandatory Skills :

- Strong expertise in Database Architecture and Administration.

- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud database services.

- Extensive experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MS SQL Server, and Redis.

- Strong knowledge of Data Modeling, Data Architecture Frameworks, and Information Classification.

- Experience implementing database security, compliance, and governance controls.

- Proven expertise in database performance tuning, monitoring, and optimization.

- Experience with CI/CD implementation and automation for data platforms.

- Strong understanding of disaster recovery, backup, and migration strategies.

Soft Skills :

- Strong communication and presentation skills.

- Excellent stakeholder management capabilities.

- Ability to work effectively in global and cross-functional environments.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Adaptability to changing business priorities and project requirements.

- Proactive mindset with strong ownership and accountability.

Educational Qualifications :

- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, MIS, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.

Experience Required :

- 10+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Modeling, Database Design, Security, Administration, and Performance Engineering.

- Proven experience architecting and implementing enterprise-scale solutions in AWS.

- Demonstrated ability to design secure, scalable, and resilient database platforms.

Nice to Have :

- AWS Certified Database Specialty / AWS Solutions Architect Certification.

- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).

- Exposure to Data Governance and Data Security frameworks.

- Experience with large-scale cloud migrations and modernization programs.