Consulting Architect - Database Open Source

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The Opportunity

We seek a talented, experienced Open-Source Database Consulting Architect to join our growing team. In this role, you will be crucial in designing, implementing, and optimizing database solutions for our clients, focusing on open-source databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and MySQL. You will work closely with clients, developers, and infrastructure teams to ensure robust, scalable, and high-performance database architectures.

About the Team

What's unique about the Professional Services team at Nutanix is our commitment to delivering exceptional service and solutions to our clients. We take pride in our ability to understand and address the unique challenges our clients face with their IT infrastructure. With a diverse and talented group of professionals, we work collaboratively to provide innovative strategies and implement cutting-edge technologies. Our team's dedication and expertise have been recognized with the NorthFace Service Award for 10 consecutive years, highlighting our consistent success in exceeding client expectations. Joining our team means joining a dynamic and globally recognized organization that values excellence and continuous growth.

Your Role

• Design, deploy, and manage open-source database architectures, focusing on PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and MySQL.

• Develop and implement database migration strategies for clients transitioning to open-source solutions.

• Optimize database performance, scalability, and reliability for various client environments.

• Collaborate with client teams to understand their specific requirements and translate them into effective database designs.

• Provide expert consultation on database security, backup, and disaster recovery strategies.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in open-source database technologies and best practices.

• Troubleshoot complex database issues and provide timely resolutions.

• Create comprehensive documentation for database architectures, configurations, and processes.

• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge across the organization

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in designing and implementing open-source database solutions.

• Deep expertise in PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and MySQL, including administration, performance tuning, and security.

• Strong understanding of database design principles, data modeling, and query optimization.

• Experience with database migration projects, particularly from proprietary to open-source solutions.

• Familiarity with cloud-based database services (e.g., Amazon RDS, Google Cloud SQL) is a plus.

• Knowledge of data replication, sharding, and high availability configurations.

• Experience working with Hyper Converged Infrastructure (HCI) platforms is a plus.

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Perl for database automation.

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with experience in client-facing roles.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Join our team and become part of a dynamic organization that values excellence and continuous growth in the field of open-source database technologies.

Work Arrangement

Remote: This position is primarily remote. There is no specific in-office requirement, however, there may be circumstances where you may be required to come into a local office for a specific purpose, and/or to travel to other locations based on business needs.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between USD $ 160,000 and USD $ 227,000 per year.

However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Our application deadline is 40 days from the date of posting. In good faith, the posting may be removed prior to this date if the position is filled or extended in good faith.

We're an Equal Opportunity Employer Nutanix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and (in the U.S.) an Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected by applicable law. We hire and promote individuals solely on the basis of qualifications for the job to be filled. We strive to foster an inclusive working environment that enables all our Nutants to be themselves and to do great work in a safe and welcoming environment, free of unlawful discrimination, intimidation or harassment. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by contacting View email address on click.appcast.io.