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# Sr IT Architect- Database

- **Company:** Geodis Wilson Usa, Inc.
- **Location:** Brentwood, TN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Big Data, BigQuery, Cloud Database, Databases, Data Dictionary, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, Database Design, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Data Store, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, MySQL, Oracle (Applications), Ansible, Standard Sql, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Scripting, Google Cloud, Snowflake, Database Optimization, Database Performance, Database Migration, Amazon Relational Database Service, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Apache Kafka, Terraform, Amazon Redshift
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=52154f8f9390a6a5

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

* 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


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