Staff Consulting Architect - Database

Nutanix; Maharashtra; Hybrid; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutanix in Bangalore seeks a Staff Consulting Architect with 10+ years in database admin and infrastructure engineering to design and manage database service platforms in a hybrid environment.

You will lead migrations, automate provisioning, and collaborate across teams to deliver scalable, highly available solutions that optimize client outcomes while mentoring peers and driving best practices. This role involves travel to client sites and close collaboration with client teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in database administration and infrastructure engineering.
• Strong expertise in database lifecycle management, automation, and virtualization.
• Proficient in design, deployment, and migration for Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL.
• Experience with automation frameworks (API integration, PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform).
• Excellent communication and client-facing consulting skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead database modernization initiatives.
• Certifications in database management or virtualization preferred.
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL and MongoDB technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement database service platforms integrating automation and virtualization technologies.
• Lead and manage database migration projects, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal resource management.
• Oversee the complete lifecycle of database services, focusing on backup, restore, scaling, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and integrate database solutions with infrastructure and automation frameworks.
• Establish and document blueprints for consistent database provisioning and lifecycle management.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor team members on database modernization and best practices in automation.
• Monitor and analyze platform health and performance, driving continuous improvement initiatives based on gathered insights.
• Engage with clients to understand requirements and deliver tailored database solutions that enhance their IT infrastructure.

Skills

DB lifecycle

Automation

Virtualization

Migration

RDBMS design

Oracle

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MySQL

PowerShell

Ansible

Terraform

Consulting

Client-facing

PostgreSQL (tech)

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

PowerShell

APIs

Job description

Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart.

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced database professional with a strong background in database lifecycle management, virtualization, and automation who excels in solution architecture and collaboration? If so, join our innovative Professional Services team at Nutanix, where you'll have the opportunity to design and manage cutting-edge database service platforms in a dynamic hybrid environment, all while enhancing client outcomes through your expertise and a supportive, collaborative culture.

About The Team

The Staff Consulting Architect role will be part of the Professional Services team at Nutanix, located in Bangalore. This team is dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences by providing innovative solutions focused on database lifecycle management and virtualization. The culture within the team is collaborative and client-centric, promoting a supportive environment where diverse perspectives are valued. The mission of the Professional Services team is to ensure successful deployments and optimizations for Nutanix’s database service platforms, ultimately enhancing business outcomes for clients through automation and efficiency.

You will report to the Director of Professional Services, who is known for a leadership style that emphasizes empowerment and mentorship, fostering an atmosphere of continuous learning and professional growth. The work setup for this role is hybrid, requiring occasional in-office presence to facilitate collaboration and client engagements, while also allowing for flexibility in remote work. The exact number of days in the office will be determined based on project needs and team activities.

This role involves approximately 15% travel, which may include trips to client locations for project kick-offs, deployments, or workshops. This travel is essential for understanding client environments and ensuring successful implementations of Nutanix solutions.

Your Role

• Design and implement database service platforms integrating automation and virtualization technologies.
• Lead and manage database migration projects, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal resource management.
• Oversee the complete lifecycle of database services, focusing on backup, restore, scaling, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and integrate database solutions with infrastructure and automation frameworks.
• Establish and document blueprints for consistent database provisioning and lifecycle management.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor team members on database modernization and best practices in automation.
• Monitor and analyze platform health and performance, driving continuous improvement initiatives based on gathered insights.
• Engage with clients to understand requirements and deliver tailored database solutions that enhance their IT infrastructure.

What You Will Bring

• 10+ years of experience in database administration and infrastructure engineering.
• Strong expertise in database lifecycle management, automation, and virtualization technologies.
• Proficient in database design, deployment, and migration for major RDBMSs (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Experience with automation frameworks (API integration, PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform).
• Excellent communication and client-facing consulting skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead database modernization initiatives.
• Relevant certifications in database management or virtualization preferred.
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL and MongoDB technologies.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: This role operates in a hybrid capacity, blending the benefits of remote work with the advantages of in-person collaboration. In locations where our workplace policy applies (i.e. San Jose, Durham, Mexico City, Bangalore, Pune, Hoofddorp, Belgrade, Barcelona, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo), employees are expected to work onsite a minimum of 3 days per week to foster collaboration, team alignment, and access to in-office resources. Workplace type may vary based on location and team requirements. Please speak with your recruiter for details. Additional team-specific guidance and norms will be provided by your manager.