Database Architect

Job Title: Database Architect

Location: St. Louis, MO (Onsite)

Job Type: Long-term Contract




Industry: Pharmaceutical / Healthcare (FDA-regulated environment)

Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned Database Architect with expertise in Oracle and SQL Server to oversee and optimize our enterprise database environments hosted at a third-party data center. This position will manage the hosting partner to ensure SLA adherence, assist with architectural decisions, and support application teams in building performant, scalable database systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage third-party provider for Oracle and SQL Server administration and support.
• Define and enforce database architecture standards and end-user access controls.
• Partner with IT and vendors on database requirements, implementations, upgrades, and patching.
• Manage database licenses and capacity planning.
• Troubleshoot performance issues and lead optimization efforts.
• Support disaster recovery planning and backup compliance in partnership with the hosting vendor.
• Provide technical leadership to application teams for schema design and performance tuning.
• Stay updated on evolving database technologies and propose relevant upgrades or changes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Information Technology or related field.
• 10+ years of experience with Oracle and SQL Server database environments.
• Proven ability to manage third-party vendors and complex hosting environments.
• Strong experience with database performance tuning, licensing, patching, and architecture.
• Effective communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Oracle DBA certification or Microsoft SQL Server certification.
• Experience in FDA-validated systems or healthcare/pharma environments.
• Experience supporting M&A activities involving database migrations or consolidations.