Sr IT Architect- Database

GEODIS; Brentwood (TN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early wage access

Telemedical access

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts

Fitness class discounts

Free financial wellness programs

Daycare discount program

Job summary

Mhrweb is seeking a Sr IT Architect specializing in Database to design and manage scalable and secure database solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in database architecture and administration, with strong skills in relational databases and cloud solutions. Responsibilities include developing database models, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior engineers. The position offers extensive benefits including health insurance, early wage access, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in database design, architecture, and administration.
• Deep expertise in relational database technologies.
• Experience with cloud database solutions is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize database models.
• Oversee implementation of database solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data needs.

Skills

Database design

Database architecture

SQL

Data modeling tools

Cloud database solutions

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MySQL

AWS RDS

Azure SQL

Google Cloud SQL

Snowflake

Redshift

BigQuery

Job description

Sr IT Architect- Database

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, 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 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.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in database design, architecture, and administration.
• Deep expertise in relational database technologies (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• 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).

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.

Benefits

• Access to wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStopHealth available first day of employment.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs.
• Employee discounts.
• Access to employee perks like 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!