Database Architect

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Database Architect/Administrator based in the United States.

• Take ownership of implementing, maintaining, and optimizing one or more complex enterprise databases.
• Analyze, design, develop, test, debug, and implement data solutions that meet or exceed defined architectural and functional requirements.
• Contribute to database architecture, prototyping, proof-of-concept development, technical standards, design specifications, and test plans.
• Assist with the planning, engineering, and ongoing evolution of enterprise database environments.
• Monitor database performance, scalability, reliability, and security, identifying opportunities for optimization and improvement.
• Evaluate existing database designs and determine required updates, integrations, and architectural enhancements for new solutions.
• Design and implement efficient database solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and organizational needs.
• Lead and mentor database administrators and other team members, providing guidance on technical practices, standards, and database engineering.
• Conduct SQL code reviews and collaborate with software developers to establish and enforce database development best practices.
• Support database partitioning strategies, microservices architectures, and large-scale enterprise solutions.
• Work with Database Schema as Code practices and related tooling to improve consistency, traceability, and deployment efficiency.
• Contribute to security initiatives by supporting vulnerability identification, remediation, and secure database practices.
• Operate with substantial autonomy when making technical decisions and resolving complex database engineering challenges.

• 5+ years of experience supporting engineering efforts involving system design and evaluation, solution engineering, software development, or system administration.
• 3+ years of experience working with complex build systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring other DBAs, particularly within Oracle-based environments.
• Experience with Database Schema as Code tools and practices.
• Proven experience designing large-scale enterprise solutions.
• Strong understanding of database partitioning and microservices architectures.
• Experience reviewing SQL change sets and working collaboratively with developers to establish and enforce database best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex database environments and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to work independently with substantial latitude for technical decision-making and ownership.
• Familiarity with Process Playbook is desirable but not required.
• Previous experience supporting federal government or VA.gov digital services is highly desirable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Public Trust Security Clearance.
• Experience analyzing and tuning database queries for improved performance is a plus.
• Experience with Liquibase or similar database source-control and deployment tools is preferred.
• Familiarity with security scanning tools, including configuration, vulnerability identification, and remediation coordination, is beneficial.
• Experience with ETL and data warehousing methodologies is a plus.
• Experience installing, maintaining, and administering PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, or other non-Oracle relational database management systems is advantageous.

• Fully remote, full-time position with meaningful technology and mission impact.
• Opportunity to influence database standards, engineering practices, and technical solutions at the program level.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with 80% of employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums covered.
• Basic life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance with 100% of premiums covered.
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan with full vesting and a 4% company match.
• 120 hours of paid time off annually, increasing to 160 hours after five years.
• 11 paid holidays each year.
• Employee charity matching of up to $250 annually, along with additional charitable contributions from company profits.
• Opportunity to contribute to technology supporting services for U.S. Veterans and their families.