Cloud Database Architect

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Cloud Database Architect in Merrimack, NH.

Duties Include:
* Define and promote data architecture strategies, patterns, standards, and guidelines
* Provide technical leadership across complex projects and initiatives
* Guide the adoption of cloud-native data solutions and data integration patterns
* Champion data-driven decision-making and reusable patterns, standards and guidelines
* Lead Proof of Concepts (POCs) to evaluate emerging technologies
* Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory standards
* Support mainframe migration and modernization efforts

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
* 12+ years of experience in distributed systems, including 3+ years with cloud databases
* Experience in financial services domain; Understanding/Experience with the brokerage domain would be a plus
* Expertise in relational (Oracle, PostgreSQL), distributed SQL (CockroachDB, YugabyteDB), NoSQL (Aerospike), in-memory databases, data warehouses (Snowflake, Apache Iceberg) and Kafka streaming
* Proven ability to architect high-volume, high-performance transactional systems
* Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS RDS, EC2, EMR, S3) and hybrid environments
* Experience building scalable data solutions (OLTP, ODS, MDM, data warehousing and analytics platforms)
* Experience with data Security and data and functional authorization methods
* Ability to evaluate and recommend emerging cloud data technologies
* Hands-on experience in logical and physical data modeling undefined
* Experience with data movement (ETL, ELT) technologies
* Strategic thinker with strong technical leadership and agile delivery experience
* Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills
* Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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