Note: Need only Immediate Joiners.
Job Title: Database Architect – PostgreSQL, Cloud, Banking Domain
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Database Architect with expertise in PostgreSQL, cloud-based database solutions, and deep domain knowledge in the banking industry.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing scalable, secure, and high-performance database architectures that support critical banking applications.
This role requires a strategic thinker who can bridge business needs with technical excellence, ensuring compliance, performance, and resilience in a regulated financial environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and lead the implementation of enterprise-grade PostgreSQL database architectures for cloud and hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Develop and enforce database standards, best practices, and governance policies aligned with banking regulations (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOX).
- Architect high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), and backup strategies for mission-critical banking systems.
- Optimize database performance through query tuning, indexing, partitioning, and replication strategies.
- Lead database migration projects from on-premises to cloud platforms, including data modeling, schema design, and zero-downtime cutover planning.
- Implement and manage database security controls, including encryption (at rest and in transit), role-based access control (RBAC), auditing, and data masking.
- Collaborate with application teams, DevOps, and security teams to integrate database solutions into CI/CD pipelines using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
- Provide technical leadership in database capacity planning, scalability, and cost optimization.
- Mentor and guide database administrators (DBAs) and developers on database design, performance, and security.
- Stay current with emerging database technologies, cloud innovations, and financial industry compliance trends.
Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience in database architecture, with 5+ years focused on PostgreSQL and cloud platforms.
- Proven experience in designing and managing large-scale, high-availability PostgreSQL deployments in production environments.
- Strong expertise in cloud database services (AWS RDS/Aurora PostgreSQL, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, Google Cloud SQL).
- In-depth knowledge of database security, compliance, and auditing in regulated industries, particularly banking and finance.
- Experience with database automation, DevOps practices, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible).
- Familiarity with financial systems such as core banking, payment processing, risk management, and transactional databases.
- Strong understanding of data modeling, normalization, and performance optimization techniques.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions across teams.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with database monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog).
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) for database deployment.
- Certifications: PostgreSQL Certified Professional (PCP), AWS Certified Database – Specialty, Azure Data Engineer Associate, or similar.
- Experience with database virtualization, replication, and sharding strategies.
Note: Need only Immediate Joiners.