Sr IT Architect- Database

• 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 initiative

• 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

Other Duties:

• As required and assigned
• Supports GEODIS’ programs for Safety, Health, Environment, Quality , Ethics, Compliance, CSR and Sustainability

• 8+ years of experience in database design, architecture, and administration

• Deep expertise in relational (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) database technologies

• 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

Bonus if you have: (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

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