Senior Database Solutions Architect (Hands-On Platform) - Remote (U.S.)

Senior Database Solutions Architect (Hands-On Platform) – Remote (U.S.) 100% Remote | Must reside in: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire or Direct Hire | Salary (Direct Hire): $175k–$200k About the Role: Our client is seeking a very senior, hands-on Database Solutions Architect to lead the design, implementation, and operation of highly available, cloud-native database platforms . This role is full-stack in platform engineering — combining deep architecture expertise with hands‑on execution across Linux, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, and cross‑region/bare‑metal environments. This is not a DBA-only role . The ideal candidate has independently built and operated production‑grade, multi‑region platforms and can handle networking, automation, and infrastructure challenges without heavy guidance. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and optimize HA open‑source database platforms (MariaDB, PostgreSQL, TiDB) across multiple regions and bare‑metal/cloud environments Troubleshoot replication failures, slow queries, performance bottlenecks, and availability incidents independently Lead Infrastructure as Code automation initiatives using Terraform, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines Ensure data protection, backup, and recovery across production and non‑production environments Collaborate on networking architecture and cross‑region platform deployments Participate in on‑call rotations supporting critical systems Partner with engineering teams to define architecture and enforce best practices Required Skills & Experience: Deep Linux expertise (RHEL/CentOS/Rocky, Ubuntu), including package management, compiling, and managing code locally Strong experience with HA MariaDB/PostgreSQL/TiDB in production, multi‑AZ/multi‑region environments Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code Strong cross‑region/bare‑metal infrastructure and networking knowledge Development experience in Golang and/or Python for automation and tooling Ability to troubleshoot complex systems independently without relying on enterprise tools or vendors Excellent communication skills for cross‑functional teams and stakeholders Proven ability to recall and apply previous experience, not just theoretical knowledge Why This Role: This is a highly senior, hands‑on platform role where independence, deep technical expertise, and multi‑region/cloud experience are critical. You will work directly on the client’s engineering team , influencing architecture and day‑to‑day platform reliability while collaborating across teams. Red Oak is serving solely as the recruiting partner — you will not be employed by Red Oak . #J-18808-Ljbffr