Job Title: Database Architect
Location: Lansing, MI or Farmington, MI (hybrid)
Duration: 6 Month Contract-to-Hire
W2 Only
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Database Architect to lead the design, development, and strategic direction of enterprise database technologies. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in database architecture, performance optimization, high availability, and multi-platform database environments.
Must Have Skills:
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Strong database architecture/design experience in Oracle or SQL Server
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Also open to experience with PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MySQL, Snowflake, or MongoDB
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7+ years of database administration/architecture experience
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Experience leading technical initiatives in enterprise database environments
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Strong performance tuning, availability, scalability, and maintainability expertise
Primary Responsibilities:
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Evaluate, recommend, and document database solutions for performance, flexibility, and high availability
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Design and maintain best practices and standards for enterprise database technologies
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Support internal and external users on database-related technical issues
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Manage vendor relationships for database software and services
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Evaluate emerging technologies and define future roadmap / buy-vs-build strategies
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Mentor DBA teams and technical leads
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Troubleshoot and resolve complex database performance issues
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
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Experience with 3 or more of the following:
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Oracle
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Microsoft SQL Server
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PostgreSQL
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MariaDB
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MySQL
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Snowflake
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MongoDB
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Experience with automated database maintenance processes
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Windows Server and/or Unix/Linux environments
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Backup & recovery tools and disaster recovery concepts
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High availability and replication solutions
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Cloud database technologies
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ETL / ELT tools and data integration technologies
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Ability to work independently and across multiple teams
Preferred Skills:
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Leadership and mentoring experience
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Strong communication and documentation skills
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Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset
Work Locations: Lansing, MI or Farmington, MI
Apply with: Updated resume, location preference, availability, and expected rate.
Best regards, Sai Koushik Bezawada
Senior US IT Recruiter
Desk: 380-999-9016
Email: koushik.b@conchtech.com
Web: www.conchtech.com