Database Architect

Vodafone; Fatih; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Benefits

Hybrid working

Ergonomic kit

Meal voucher

Transportation allowance

Health insurance

Counselling services

Employee discounts

Job summary

Vodafone seeks a senior database architect to lead open-source database platforms across on-prem and cloud environments, defining architecture standards and governance. You will drive HA/DR plans, scalability, and DBaaS strategies while mentoring teams and collaborating with cross-functional groups to deliver secure, high-performance data solutions.

The role requires extensive experience in open-source databases, big data or DWH, with strong leadership, English proficiency, and the ability to

Qualifications

• 8+ years of database management experience
• 4+ years in Open-source, Big data or DWH DB management
• Deep knowledge of database technologies, architecture, and data security
• Advanced analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities
• Proven people leadership with accountability for service delivery

Responsibilities

• Design architecture standards for open-source database platforms
• Lead HA, DR, and business continuity solutions for mission-critical DB environments
• Architect and enhance DB platforms on-prem and in cloud infrastructure
• Develop database structures and features to meet organizational needs
• Mentor and supervise open-source database teams
• Drive performance optimization, capacity planning, and scalability assessments
• Define DB architectures for Kubernetes, OpenShift, and containerized environments
• Develop DBaaS strategies and automation frameworks
• Establish best practices for database security, encryption, and governance
• Collaborate with application, infra, cloud, security, and DevOps teams

Skills

Open-source DB

Big data

DWH DB Mgmt

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Cloud architecture

Leadership

Security & governance

Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

PostgreSQL

Cassandra

MongoDB

Redis

Job description

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What You’ll Do

• Design and define architecture standards for open-source database platforms such as PostgreSQL, Casandra, MongoDB, Redis, and other related technologies
• Lead the development of highly available (HA), disaster recovery (DR), and business continuity solutions for mission-critical database environments
• Architect and enhance database platforms across on-premises and cloud infrastructures. Enhancing the scalability and performance of existing database architecture
• Developing database structures and features according to organizational needs
• Supervising and mentoring opensource database teams
• Architect and enhance database platforms across on-premises and cloud infrastructures
• Drive performance optimization, capacity planning, scalability assessments, and technology lifecycle management
• Define and govern database architectures running on Kubernetes, OpenShift, and containerized environments
• Develop Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) strategies and automation frameworks
• Establish best practices for database security, encryption, access control, compliance, and governance
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide architectural recommendations aligned with business and technology objectives
• Act as a technical leader, mentor, and trusted advisor for database engineering and operations teams
• Collaborate closely with application, infrastructure, cloud, security, and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end data platform solutions

Who You Are

• At least 8 years database management experiences
• At least 4 years experience in Opensource , Bigdata or DWH DB Management
• In-depth knowledge of database technologies, architecture, and data security
• Advanced analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong people leadership skills with a focus on developing operational capacity and taking accountability for service delivery and operational excellence
• Demonstrate a strong ability to build and maintain productive relationships with customers, subordinates, peers and top management
• Effective people management skills
• Clear and concise communication with customers and team
• Ability to collaboratively solve complex problems
• Ability to work under pressure
• Advanced English

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's In It For You

• Vflexy: Flexible Benefits Program
• Hybrid working kit
• Ergonomic kit allowance
• Digital meal voucher
• Flexible transportation allowance
• Employee assistance hotline & counselling
• Comprehensive and flexible private health insurance
• Discounted price deals for wide range of products & services

Plus, plenty more to enjoy!If you want to know more about us and what we do, then visit our website: www.vodafone.com.tr

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Who We Are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.