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Database Architect

Technology Resource Group

Temp-to-hire

Okemos, MI

Job description

Lead, design, and deliver recommendations of all database technologies and best practices for using those technologies that maximizes the performance, availability and maintainability of the database technologies utilized within the organization

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Evaluate, recommend, and document database solutions that provide performance, high availability, and flexibility for the organization.
  • Create and maintain best practice and use case documentation for all databases used by the organization.
  • Maintain relationships with vendors that provide database related software and services to the organization.
  • Provide technical assistance and support to both internal and external users of the corporation’s databases.
  • Evaluate emerging technology trends, competitive products, and business need to set direction and roadmap for future growth or buy-vs-build inflection points.
  • Mentor DBA team and technical team leads in achieving business objectives.

REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelors Degree in computer science, information technology or related field
  • 7 years of experience as a Database Administrator
  • 3+ years of experience of the following database management systems in a lead technical role - Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MySQL, Snowflake or MongoDB
  • Will accept any suitable combination of education, training, and experience
  • Experience developing automated processes in support of routine database maintenance activities in a Microsoft Windows Server or Unix operating system environment
  • Proficiency with backup and recovery software products and concepts
  • Experience with high availability solutions for database systems experience with Cloud database technologies
  • Familiarity with ETL/ELT technologies
  • Ability to work autonomously and with multiple teams when necessary to triage database system performance issues
  • Ability to provide guidance to other teams on best practices and efficiency improvements
  • Strong written, verbal, organization and communication skills
  • Ability to think outside the box

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