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, UTEmployment Type: Contract-to-Hire or Direct Hire | Salary (Direct Hire): $175k–$200kAbout 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 environmentsTroubleshoot replication failures, slow queries, performance bottlenecks, and availability incidents independentlyLead Infrastructure as Code automation initiatives using Terraform, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelinesEnsure data protection, backup, and recovery across production and non-production environmentsCollaborate on networking architecture and cross-region platform deploymentsParticipate in on-call rotations supporting critical systemsPartner with engineering teams to define architecture and enforce best practicesRequired Skills & Experience:Deep Linux expertise (RHEL/CentOS/Rocky, Ubuntu), including package management, compiling, and managing code locallyStrong experience with HA MariaDB/PostgreSQL/TiDB in production, multi-AZ/multi-region environmentsExperience with Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as CodeStrong cross-region/bare-metal infrastructure and networking knowledgeDevelopment experience in Golang and/or Python for automation and toolingAbility to troubleshoot complex systems independently without relying on enterprise tools or vendorsExcellent communication skills for cross-functional teams and stakeholdersProven ability to recall and apply previous experience, not just theoretical knowledgeWhy 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 OakJ-18808-Ljbffr