Senior Database Architect

Location: Bengaluru

Database Architect

Job Description

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and forward thinking Database Architect to design implement and manage enterprise grade database solutions across both Azure Cloud and on premises infrastructure The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in relational No

SQL graph vector databases related tools and will play a key role in shaping the data strategy ensuring scalability performance and security across all platforms

Key Responsibilities
Architecture Design
Design and implement scalable secure and high performance database solutions across Azure and on premises environments
Develop data models and schemas for structured and unstructured data
Architect hybrid data solutions integrating cloud native services with legacy systems
SQL Server Database Azure Cloud
Extensive experience in SQL Server and SQL Server Database Administration on Azure cloud and onpremise
Extensive experience on Azure cloud technologies at intermediate or advanced level
Database Technologies
Lead implementation and optimization of databases including
Relational SQL Server PostgreSQL Oracle
Cloudnative Azure SQL Database Azure SQL Managed Instance SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines IaaS Cosmos DB
Graph Neo4j Azure Cosmos DB Gremlin API
Vector Milvus Azure AI Search vector capabilities
Migration Modernization
Lead endtoend migration of on premises databases to Azure including assessment planning execution and validation
Modernize legacy database platforms using Azure native services such as Azure SQL Cosmos DB and Azure Synapse
Utilize tools like Azure Migrate Data Migration Assistant DMA and Database Migration Service DMS
Ensure minimal downtime and data integrity during migrations
Azure Arc Integration
Extend Azure management and governance to on premises and multicloud database environments using Azure Arc
Enable unified policy security and monitoring across hybrid data assets
Deploy and manage Azureenabled SQL Server and PostgreSQL instances outside Azure using Azure Arc
Azure VMware Solution AVS
Architect and manage database workloads within Azure VMware Solution AVS environments
Migrate and optimize SQL Server and other database workloads on AVS using best practices for high availability and performance
Leverage AVS components such as vSphere vSAN NSXT and vCenter for hybrid cloud database operations
Integrate AVShosted databases with Azure native services and ensure compliance with enterprise security standards
Cloud Integration Monitoring
Leverage Azure services such as Azure Synapse Azure Data Factory and Azure Monitor for data orchestration and observability
Use Kusto Query Language KQL to build custom dashboards and reports in Azure Monitor Log Analytics and Application Insights
Performance Optimization
Conduct performance tuning indexing strategies and query optimization
Monitor and troubleshoot database performance across environments
Security Compliance
Ensure data security encryption and compliance with industry standards
Implement rolebased access control and auditing mechanisms
Collaboration Leadership
Work closely with data engineers software developers and Dev Ops teams
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior database staff
Qualifications
Proven experience with Azure Cloud Azure Arc and Azure VMware Solution AVS
Strong knowledge of Oracle SQL Server PostgreSQL and Cosmos DB
Handson experience migrating and modernizing on premises databases to Azure
Familiarity with graph databases eg Neo4j Gremlin and vector databases eg Milvus Azure AI Search
Proficiency in Kusto Query Language KQL for Azure resource monitoring and reporting
Proficiency with CICD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code IaC tools like Ansible and Microsoft ADO Pipelines
Excellent problem solving and communication skills
Preferred Certifications
Microsoft Certified Azure Database Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Oracle Certified Professional OCP