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Database Architect

Inficare

Job Title: Database Architect

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Day 1 Onsite)

Job Type: Contract - Long Term

Experience: Senior-level with strong database architecture background
Job Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Database Architect to design, optimize, and modernize scalable data platforms. The ideal candidate brings expertise in relational and NoSQL databases, cloud-based database services, data architecture, and performance optimization, along with working knowledge of Python and AI/ML technologies. This role partners with application, data engineering, cloud, security, and AI teams to define database architecture standards and build reliable, secure, and scalable data solutions.
Key Responsibilities

  • Design and define enterprise-level database architectures, standards, patterns, and best practices
  • Evaluate and select relational, NoSQL, and cloud-native database technologies based on business and technical requirements
  • Design scalable solutions covering data modeling, availability, resiliency, backup/recovery, replication, and disaster recovery
  • Optimize database performance through query tuning, indexing, partitioning, and capacity planning
  • Establish database security standards including encryption, access controls, auditing, and compliance
  • Use Python for database automation, scripting, data processing, and validation
  • Provide architectural guidance for AI-related data patterns including embeddings, vector databases, and RAG
  • Create and maintain architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and design decisions
  • Mentor and provide technical leadership to engineering teams
Required Skills

  • Strong experience in database architecture, engineering, or administration
  • Deep expertise in relational database concepts: SQL, data modeling, normalization, indexing, transactions, performance optimization
  • Hands-on experience with one or more: PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, MongoDB
  • Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP managed database services
  • Experience with database migration and modernization initiatives
  • Basic to intermediate Python skills for scripting and automation
  • Understanding of AI, ML, and Generative AI concepts
Preferred Skills

  • Experience with cloud-native and distributed database architectures
  • Infrastructure as Code and DevOps/CI/CD practices
  • Database observability, monitoring, and automated operations
  • Data governance, security, privacy, and regulatory compliance experience
  • Exposure to AI/ML platforms and cloud-based AI services
  • Experience with vector databases, embeddings, semantic search, LLMs, and RAG
  • Background supporting large-scale, high-volume enterprise systems
Location & Work Model

Phoenix, AZ - Day 1 Onsite
Engagement Details
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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