Lead Database Architect & High-Performance DBA

NASK; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NASK is seeking a Principal Database Architect / Lead DBA to design, implement, and own a scalable database infrastructure in a Beaverc ke creek, OH area. You will bridge architecture with hands-on implementation to ensure high availability and optimized performance across Postgres, Oracle, MySQL and MongoDB ecosystems.

The role requires extensive Linux experience, Kubernetes deployment, and strong SQL/Python interfacing. Relocation assistance is available for this critical, high-impact position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field (engineering, CS or IT).
• 5+ years in enterprise database administration, architecture and engineering.
• Hands-on with Postgres, Oracle, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB.
• Experience optimizing databases for high performance and operating in Linux/Unix.
• Knowledge of hardware interactions with DB engines and high availability systems.
• Experience with distributed databases and data streaming.
• Experience with deploying and monitoring databases in Kubernetes and in cloud.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and own a high-performance database infrastructure.
• Optimize, tune, and maintain databases for billions of rows with low latency.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to plan for future changes and migrations.
• Manage database services, migrations, and operate in Linux environments.

Skills

Postgres

Oracle

MySQL

MariaDB

MongoDB

Linux/Unix

Kubernetes

SQL

Python

Education

STEM Bachelor's degree

Job description

NASK is seeking a Principal Database Architect / Lead DBA to design, implement, and own a scalable database infrastructure in a Beaverc ke creek, OH area. You will bridge architecture with hands-on implementation to ensure high availability and optimized performance across Postgres, Oracle, MySQL and MongoDB ecosystems.

The role requires extensive Linux experience, Kubernetes deployment, and strong SQL/Python interfacing. Relocation assistance is available for this critical, high-impact position.