Senior IT Architect- Database

GEODIS; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k match

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Career development

Employee discounts

Wellness programs

Daycare discounts

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

GEODIS is seeking a Sr IT Architect- Database in Brentwood, TN to design, implement, and optimize enterprise database solutions across on-premises and cloud platforms. You will set standards, mentor engineers, and collaborate with software teams to translate business needs into robust data models.

The role emphasizes performance tuning, security, and data governance, with opportunities for migration, modernization, and leveraging real-time streaming platforms.

Qualifications

• 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 (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).
• Relevant certifications (Oracle OCA/OCP, AWS Database Specialty, Microsoft DP-300).

Responsibilities

• 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 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 initiatives.
• 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.

Skills

8+ years exp

Relational DBMS

SQL

Data modelling

Performance tuning

Cloud DBs

ETL/Data warehousing

Big data tools (Kafka/Kinesis)

Security best practices

Distributed databases

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MySQL

AWS RDS

Azure SQL

Google Cloud SQL

Snowflake

Redshift

BigQuery

Job description

Sr IT Architect- Database

Who We Are:

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,CSRand 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)
• Relevant certifications (Oracle OCA/OCP, AWS Database Specialty, Microsoft DP-300

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 throughFirstStopHealthavailablefirst day of employment!
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after30 daysof employment
• 401k match
• Paid maternity andpaternity leave
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• Employee discounts
• Access to employeeperkslike fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
• Free financial wellness programs
• Daycare discount program
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
• + more!