Senior Database Architect

Location : Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience Level : Senior (9+ years)

Industry : Healthcare Technology

Reports To : Delivery Manager

About Our Client :

Our Client is a leader in digital front-door automation solutions, transforming how healthcare practices interact with patients. Our platform streamlines administrative workflows, enhances patient experiences, and drives revenue growth for providers.

About the Role :

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Database Architect to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and performance of our database systems, ensuring high availability and consistent performance to support our healthcare applications.

Key Responsibilities :

- Database Design & Implementation : Design and implement database schemas, tables, views, indexes, and stored procedures to support application development and data integrity.

- Performance Tuning : Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for optimization.

- Security & Compliance : Implement and maintain database security measures, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and data privacy laws.

- Backup & Recovery : Develop and manage backup and recovery plans to prevent data loss and ensure business continuity.

- Collaboration : Work closely with development and operations teams to integrate database solutions into application workflows.

- Documentation : Maintain comprehensive documentation for database configurations, procedures, and policies.

- Mentorship : Provide guidance and mentorship to developers and other technical staff.

Qualifications

- Education : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

- Experience : Minimum of 9 years of experience in database administration, with a focus on high-availability environments.

Technical Skills :

- Proficiency in database technologies such as NOSQL, SQL Server, MySQL.

- Experience with database programming languages like SQL, PL/SQL..

- Familiarity with cloud-based database solutions (AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database).

- Experience reviewing SQL queries in API functions

- Experience doing unit testing of SQL queries used across the application and providing sign-off for production deployment

- Knowledge of database security best practices and compliance standards.

- Experience with performance tuning and optimization techniques.

Soft Skills :

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.