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# Database Architect

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Meridian charter Township, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Database, Databases, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Disaster Recovery, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, MongoDB, MySQL, Oracle (Applications), Backup and Restore, System Availability, Snowflake, Database Performance, Information Technology, Non-relational Database, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** June 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-16D70C1323282582B0/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
 * Minimum of 7 years of database administration experience in enterprise environments
 * Hands-on experience in a lead technical role supporting multiple database platforms (eg, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MySQL, Snowflake, MongoDB)
 * Experience designing and automating database maintenance processes in Windows Server and/or Unix/Linux environments
 * Strong knowledge of backup and recovery strategies and tools
 * Experience implementing and supporting high availability and disaster recovery database solutions
 * Familiarity with cloud-based database services and architectures
 * Understanding of ETL/ELT processes and data pipeline integration
 * Ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex database performance issues across teams
 * Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
 * Demonstrated ability to mentor technical staff and influence best practices
 * Strong analytical thinking with the ability to evaluate trade-offs and propose innovative solutions

## Description

Kforce has a client in Lansing, MI that is seeking a Database Architect. This is for a large, enterprise-scale organization operating complex, high-availability data environments across multiple business functions. The company relies on a diverse set of relational and non-relational database platforms to support mission-critical applications and data-driven decision-making.

 * Evaluate, design, and recommend database architectures and solutions that ensure optimal performance, scalability, availability, and maintainability across enterprise systems
 * Develop and maintain documentation covering database standards, best practices, and usage guidelines across multiple database platforms
 * Manage and coordinate relationships with external vendors providing database technologies, tools, and support services
 * Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting for internal teams and external stakeholders using enterprise database systems
 * Assess emerging technologies, industry trends, and evolving business needs to define strategic direction, including buy vs. build recommendations and future roadmap planning
 * Mentor and guide database administrators and technical leads to strengthen capabilities and align technical execution with business objectives


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