Database Architect

Job#: 3031361

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Leads, designs, and delivers recommendations of all database technologies and best practices for using those technologies that maximizes the performance, availability and maintainability of the database technologies utilized within the organization.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

1. Evaluates, recommends, and documents database solutions that provide performance, high availability, and flexibility for the organization.

2. Creates and maintains best practice and use case documentation for all databases used by the organization.

3. Maintains relationships with vendors that provide database related software and services to the organization.

4. Provides technical assistance and support to both internal and external users of the corporation's databases.

5. Evaluates emerging technology trends, competitive products, and business need to set direction and roadmap for future growth or buy-vs-build inflection points.

6. Mentors DBA team and technical team leads in achieving business objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

Position requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field and seven years of experience as a Database Administrator with three or more of the following database management systems in a lead technical role: Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MySQL, Snowflake or MongoDB. Will accept any suitable combination of education, training, and experience.

Position requires experience developing automated processes in support of routine database maintenance activities in a Microsoft Windows Server or Unix operating system environment; proficiency with backup and recovery software products and concepts; experience with high availability solutions for database systems experience with Cloud database technologies; familiarity with ETL/ELT technologies; ability to work autonomously and with multiple teams when necessary to triage database system performance issues.

Ability to provide guidance to other teams on best practices and efficiency improvements; strong written, verbal, organization, and communication skills; and the ability to think outside the box

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.