Database Architect

We are a federal IT company on a mission to make customer experience (CX) the center of every government solution. Technology is our Passion. People are our Purpose. We know tech, but we love people. NuAxis is home to thinkers and feelers; engineers and artists. We work hard and support each other along the way. Teamwork is more than just a buzzword for us, it’s a state of mind. We believe happy employees do amazing work, so join our team NOW! We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Database Architect for a Full-Time position.. Job Summary: The Database Architect will lead the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise database solutions, ensuring high performance, scalability, security, and compliance with federal standards. This role requires deep expertise in modern data architecture, cloud platforms, and database optimization, along with experience supporting federal IT environments. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement enterprise-level database architectures (relational and NoSQL) Develop data models, schemas, and standards for scalable systems Lead database strategy for cloud migration and modernization initiatives Define data lifecycle management policies Database Management & Optimization Optimize database performance (query tuning, indexing, partitioning) Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and failover strategies Implement automation for monitoring and performance tracking Conduct capacity planning and forecasting Cloud & Modern Data Platforms Architect solutions on platforms such as: Amazon Web Services (RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB) Microsoft Azure (Azure SQL, Cosmos DB) Oracle Cloud / Exadata Support hybrid and multi-cloud data architectures Security & Compliance Ensure compliance with: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST RMF) Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Implement data encryption, masking, and access controls Support ATO and continuous monitoring requirements Collaboration & Leadership Work closely with application architects, DevSecOps teams, and business stakeholders Provide technical leadership and mentorship to database engineers Support proposal efforts and solution architecture design. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field 5–10+ years of experience in database architecture or engineering Strong expertise in: SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Cassandra) Experience with cloud-native database solutions (AWS/Azure) Deep understanding of: Data modeling (OLTP / OLAP) Performance tuning and optimization Backup, recovery, and replication strategies Preferred Skills: Master’s degree in a related field Certifications: AWS Certified Database Specialty Azure Database Administrator Associate Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) Experience with: Big Data platforms (Hadoop, Spark) Data warehousing solutions (Snowflake, Redshift) ETL/ELT tools (Informatica, Talend, Azure Data Factory Does this opportunity sound like a fit for you? If so, join our talent community and click to apply now!! Our Profile: We are an IT company with a unique mission—to make people the center of every federal IT solution. Our technologists have always gone the extra mile to help our federal clients succeed. And over the years, we saw a growing disconnect in how federal IT initiatives were built and managed. Time after time, programs failed because the focus was on the tools and products and not the people using them. Learn More NuAxis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Learn More about our Benefits and Culture! #NAI #DICE