R Systems · 9 hours ago
Lead Data Architect
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
8+ years expR Systems is seeking an experienced Data Architect with deep expertise in NoSQL database platforms, specifically MongoDB and/or Apache Cassandra, deployed and managed on AWS Cloud. This role will lead the design, architecture, and modernization of highly scalable, distributed data platforms supporting mission-critical, high-throughput applications.
AnalyticsInformation TechnologyIT ManagementSoftware
Hiring Manager
Saurav Yadav
Responsibilities
Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of NoSQL data platforms using MongoDB and/or Cassandra on AWS Cloud
Design highly available, fault-tolerant, and horizontally scalable data architectures for large-scale, low-latency workloads
Architect cloud-native data solutions leveraging AWS services such as EC2, EKS, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, and networking components
Define data modeling strategies optimized for NoSQL systems, including schema design, partitioning, indexing, and replication
Establish performance tuning, capacity planning, backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability strategies for NoSQL databases
Lead database modernization initiatives, including migration from relational or legacy platforms to NoSQL architectures
Define and enforce data security, encryption, access control, and compliance standards across cloud-hosted data platforms
Partner with application, DevOps, and security teams to ensure end-to-end architectural alignment
Develop architecture standards, reference designs, and best practices for NoSQL and cloud-based data platforms
Provide technical leadership, design reviews, and guidance to engineering teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of experience in data architecture, database engineering, or distributed data platform roles
Strong hands-on experience with MongoDB and/or Apache Cassandra, including cluster design and operations
Proven experience hosting and managing NoSQL databases on AWS Cloud
Deep understanding of NoSQL data modeling, consistency models, sharding, replication, and CAP trade-offs
Experience with AWS infrastructure services (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, CloudWatch)
Strong knowledge of database performance tuning, scalability, and resiliency patterns
Experience designing secure, compliant data platforms in regulated or enterprise environments
Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
Preferred
Experience with MongoDB Atlas on AWS or Amazon Keyspaces (Cassandra-compatible)
Hands-on exposure to Kubernetes (EKS) and containerized database deployments
Knowledge of event-driven architectures and streaming platforms (Kafka, Kinesis)
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Data Analytics, or Database Specialty)
Experience supporting public sector, government, or highly regulated environments
Company
R Systems
R Systems is a global provider of technology and analytics services. It is a sub-organization of R Systems Computaris Europe.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2022-11-16Acquired
2006-04-26IPO
Leadership Team
Nitesh Bansal
Chief Executive Officer - R Systems (A Blackstone Portfolio Company)
Srikara Rao
Chief Technology Officer
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