Database Architect

Socket.dev; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Inadev Corporation seeks a Database Architect to own the data architecture for a high-volume filing platform on AWS. You will design data models, storage strategies, and data-flow patterns to ensure performance, integrity, security, and regulatory auditability.

Key responsibilities include defining governance standards, architecting pipelines, and collaborating with product and cloud teams. A HYBRID schedule in Reston, VA and client sites in the DC area is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of data engineering/architecture experience.
• Deep expertise in data modeling across relational and NoSQL systems.
• Experience with AWS data services at scale.
• Strong understanding of data governance and security.

Responsibilities

• Own the target-state data architecture and data models for the platform.
• Design storage, partitioning, and access strategies on AWS data services (Aurora, DynamoDB, S3, Redshift).
• Define data governance, lineage, and quality standards.
• Architect data pipelines, integration, and dissemination patterns; ensure data security.
• Partner with product and cloud architects on cross-domain data concerns.
• Support analytics and AI/ML data enablement.
• Review data designs and mentor database developers.

Skills

Data architecture

Data modeling

Relational databases

NoSQL databases

AWS data services

Data governance & security

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

The Database Architect owns the data architecture for the platform. You will design the data models, storage strategy, and data-flow patterns for a high-volume filing platform on AWS, ensuring performance, integrity, security, and regulatory auditability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the target-state data architecture and data models for the platform
• Design storage, partitioning, and access strategies on AWS data services (Aurora, DynamoDB, S3, Redshift)
• Define data governance, lineage, and quality standards
• Architect data pipelines, integration, and dissemination patternsEnsure data security, encryption, and regulatory auditability
• Partner with product and cloud architects on cross-domain data concerns
• Support analytics and AI/ML data enablement
• Review data designs and mentor database developers

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Inadev Corporation does not discriminate against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, or national origin

INTEGRITY AND COMPLIANCE NOTICE:

All information provided by applicants must be complete, truthful, and accurate. Any intentional misrepresentation of skills, experience, credentials, or identity may result in removal from consideration for this and future employment opportunities.

For positions supporting U.S. federal government contracts, applicants may be subject to background investigations and employment eligibility verification in accordance with federal regulations. Providing false information during this process may be subject to review and action as required under applicable federal laws and security regulations.

Inadev is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a federal contractor committed to compliance with all applicable EEO, OFCCP, and federal hiring standards.

Requirements

Non-Technical Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be willing to work a HYRBID Schedule (2 Days) in Reston, VA & client locations in the Washington D.C. area as required.
• Ability to pass a 7-year background check and obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Clearance
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Must be able to prioritize and self-start.
• Must be adaptable/flexible as priorities shift.
• Must be enthusiastic and have passion for learning and constant improvement.
• Must be open to collaboration, feedback and client asks.
• Must enjoy working with a vibrant team of outgoing personalities.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of data engineering/architecture experience
• Deep expertise in data modeling and both relational and NoSQL databases
• Experience with AWS data services at scale
• Strong understanding of data governance and security

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS data/analytics certification
• Financial-regulatory or high-volume systems experience
• Familiarity with AI/ML data enablement