Senior RDBMS Architect & SME

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions seeks an experienced Database Administrator IV to guide and architect complex RDBMS solutions, partnering with application teams and leadership. You will mentor teammates while ensuring regulatory compliance and production stability in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes expert-level SQL engineering, cross-project leadership, and collaboration with vendors to drive meaningful client outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 8 years of Relational Database Management System experience.
• Minimum 10 years of multi-project experience.
• Extensive experience leading RDBMS enhancements and production support.
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design complex RDBMS solutions to meet business needs.
• Partner with owners and stakeholders to translate requirements into DB designs.
• Serve as RDBMS SME for enterprise initiatives including regulatory needs.
• Oversee testing, production support, and risk mitigation activities.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with vendors on technology advances.

Skills

RDBMS expertise

SQL engineering

Solution design

Mentoring

Regulatory/compliance awareness

Stakeholder collaboration

Enterprise architecture

Banking domain knowledge

Education

Associates Degree

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Ansible/Terraform

Azure DB Platform

Job description

Acara Solutions seeks an experienced Database Administrator IV to guide and architect complex RDBMS solutions, partnering with application teams and leadership. You will mentor teammates while ensuring regulatory compliance and production stability in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes expert-level SQL engineering, cross-project leadership, and collaboration with vendors to drive meaningful client outcomes.