Coforge - Database Architect - PostgreSQL/MongoDB

Job Title : Database Architect

Key Skills : Database Architecture, AWS Cloud, Data Modeling, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MS SQL Server, Redis, Database Administration, Data Security, CI/CD, Performance Optimization.

Experience : 10 Years.

Location : Greater Noida / Hyderabad / Bengaluru.

Shift : General Shift.

Mode : Hybrid / Work From Office.

We at Coforge are hiring a Database Architect with the following skill-set.

Key Responsibilities :

Architecture & Design :

• Provide strategic guidance on database architecture, storage optimization, utilization, and platform selection.
• Design secure, scalable, and high-performance database solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Develop and maintain database architecture, design standards, and technical documentation.
• Ensure database implementations comply with organizational policies, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Create data monitoring frameworks and collaborate with business and application teams on new solution releases.
• Implement CI/CD practices for database deployments and data platform automation.
• Design and enforce cloud-native security controls for AWS database services.
• Lead database modernization, migration, capacity planning, upgrades, and scalability initiatives.
• Evaluate and recommend future database technologies and platforms.

Database Administration :

• Install, configure, administer, and support MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis environments.
• Manage cloud-based and on-premises database solutions.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize database performance, availability, and reliability.
• Implement backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.
• Manage database security, user access controls, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with application development teams on database design, optimization, and performance tuning.
• Maintain enterprise data models and ensure data quality standards are met.
• Stay updated on emerging database technologies and cloud database service offerings.

Stakeholder Management :

• Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Work closely with cross-functional, onsite, and offshore teams.
• Identify risks proactively and recommend remediation strategies.
• Support business teams with architecture recommendations and solution improvements.

Mandatory Skills :

• Strong expertise in Database Architecture and Administration.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud database services.
• Extensive experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MS SQL Server, and Redis.
• Strong knowledge of Data Modeling, Data Architecture Frameworks, and Information Classification.
• Experience implementing database security, compliance, and governance controls.
• Proven expertise in database performance tuning, monitoring, and optimization.
• Experience with CI/CD implementation and automation for data platforms.
• Strong understanding of disaster recovery, backup, and migration strategies.

Soft Skills :

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in global and cross-functional environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability to changing business priorities and project requirements.
• Proactive mindset with strong ownership and accountability.

Educational Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, MIS, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.

Experience Required :

• 10 years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Modeling, Database Design, Security, Administration, and Performance Engineering.
• Proven experience architecting and implementing enterprise-scale solutions in AWS.
• Demonstrated ability to design secure, scalable, and resilient database platforms.

Nice to Have :

• AWS Certified Database Specialty / AWS Solutions Architect Certification.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Exposure to Data Governance and Data Security frameworks.
• Experience with large-scale cloud migrations and modernization programs.