Data Architect

Coforge; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Coforge in Hyderabad is seeking a senior Database Architect to design and govern scalable data platforms across on-premises and AWS cloud environments.

The role emphasizes database architecture, modeling, performance tuning, security, DR planning, and CI/CD automation for data platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in data architecture, modeling, and database design.
• Proven expertise with AWS database services and multiple database platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance on database architecture, storage optimization, and platform selection.
• Design secure, scalable, and high-performance database solutions.
• Develop and maintain database standards, documentation, and governance.

Skills

Database Architecture

Database Administration

AWS Cloud

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

MS SQL Server

Redis

Data Modeling

Data Security

Performance Tuning

CI/CD

Disaster Recovery

Cloud Migration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

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

Shift: General Shift

Mode: Hybrid / Work From Office

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.