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Citizant · 2 months ago

Senior Database Architect - 100% Remote (REF1607W)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$126K/yr - $126K/yr

Citizant is a leading provider of professional IT services to the U.S. government. They are seeking a Senior Database Architect to design, implement, and maintain scalable database solutions that meet client needs and support business objectives.

Data IntegrationEnterprise ApplicationsEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyProject Management

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into robust and scalable database designs

Design and implement database solutions that optimize performance, reliability, and security

Define database standards, best practices, and guidelines, and ensure adherence across projects

Evaluate and recommend database technologies and tools to support business needs and future growth

Lead database performance tuning and optimization efforts to ensure optimal system performance

Develop and maintain data models, schemas, and data dictionaries

Implement data security measures, including access controls, encryption, and data masking

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior database developers and administrators

Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in database management and incorporate them into our architecture as appropriate

Qualification

Database Architect experienceDatabase management systemsSQL programmingCloud-based databasesData warehousing toolsDatabase performance tuningAnalytical skillsData governance knowledgeDevOps knowledgeDatabase certificationsCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

Proven experience as a Database Architect, Database Administrator, or similar role

In-depth knowledge of database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server) and database design principles

Strong understanding of relational database concepts, data modeling techniques, and normalization

Proficiency in SQL programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl) for database automation and administration tasks

Experience with cloud-based database platforms (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL) and related services

Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis) and their use cases

Hands-on experience with database performance tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail

Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work in cross-functional teams

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Must be a U.S. citizen

Active Public Trust/MBI or have the ability to obtain one

Preferred

Certification in database administration or architecture (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate)

Experience with data warehousing and business intelligence tools (e.g., Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery, Tableau)

Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools for database automation, continuous integration, and deployment (e.g., Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform)

Understanding of data governance, compliance, and security standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS)