Senior IT Architect- Database

GEODIS; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Telemedicine access

Career development programs

Wellness and mindfulness apps

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

GEODIS is seeking a senior database architect to design, optimize, and govern complex database environments across on‑premises and cloud platforms. You will lead data modeling efforts, drive performance tuning, and mentor database teams while collaborating with engineers and analysts to meet evolving business needs.

You will establish standards, implement backup/recovery, and steer migrations and modernization programs, ensuring security and regulatory compliance in a fast‑paced logistics

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in database design, architecture, and administration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize logical and physical database models to support business and technical requirements.
• Oversee architecture, implementation, and management of highly available, scalable database solutions (on-premises and/or cloud).
• Set database standards, guidelines, and best practices for data modeling, data integrity, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery.
• Collaborate with software engineers, data analysts, and business stakeholders to translate data needs into robust designs.
• Evaluate and recommend new database technologies, tools, and platforms to meet evolving business requirements.
• Lead or participate in database migration, integration, and modernization initiatives.
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and tune for efficiency.
• Enforce data governance and ensure compliance with security/privacy regulations.
• Mentor DBAs and junior engineers; maintain documentation and data dictionaries.

Skills

Database design

SQL proficiency

Data modeling

Leadership

Data governance

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MySQL

AWS RDS

Azure SQL

Google Cloud SQL

Snowflake

Redshift

BigQuery

Kafka

Kinesis

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world\'s top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Your role on the team: (job description)

• Design, develop, and optimize logical and physical database models to support business and technical requirements
• Oversee the architecture, implementation, and management of highly available, scalable, and secure database solutions (on-premises and/or cloud)
• Set database standards, guidelines, and best practices for data modeling, data integrity, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery
• Collaborate with software engineers, data analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data needs and translate them into robust database designs
• Evaluate and recommend new database technologies, tools, and platforms to meet evolving business requirements
• Lead or participate in database migration, integration, and modernization initiative
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning strategies for optimal efficiency
• Enforce data governance policies and ensure compliance with data security and privacy regulations
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to database administrators and junior engineers
• Develop and maintain database documentation, architecture diagrams, and data dictionaries

Other Duties:

• As required and assigned
• Supports GEODIS' programs for Safety, Health, Environment, Quality , Ethics, Compliance, CSR and Sustainability

What you need: (requirements)

• 8+ years of experience in database design, architecture, and administration
• Deep expertise in relational (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) database technologies
• Experience with cloud database solutions (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL) is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of database performance tuning, backup/recovery, and security best practices
• Proficient in SQL, data modeling tools, and scripting languages
• Experience with data warehousing, ETL processes, and big data solutions is a plus. (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery)
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator, AWS Certified Database – Specialty, or equivalent are a plus
• Experience with distributed database systems and sharding strategies
• Exposure to real-time streaming platforms (Kafka, Kinesis)

Bonus if you have: (Preferred requirements)

• Strategic thinking and architectural vision
• Leadership and mentoring abilities
• Strong documentation and presentation skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of database security, encryption, and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA)
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible) for database provisioning

What you gain from joining our team: (benefits)

• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health available first day of employment!
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
• Free financial wellness programs
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community