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Capgemini 6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Job Location - Alpharetta GA (Day One Onsite - 5 days in a week) About The Role
We are seeking a skilled and strategic Database Architect to design, develop, and optimize robust, scalable, and secure database systems to support our organization’s data needs. The Database Architect will be responsible for defining database architecture, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align database solutions with business goals and application requirements. Key Responsibilities
Design and develop database architectures, including relational, NoSQL, and hybrid systems, to support business applications and data processing needs. Create and document data models, schemas, and database structures to ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability. Collaborate with developers, data engineers, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective database designs. Optimize database performance through indexing, partitioning, query optimization, and other tuning techniques. Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) through proper design and access controls. Evaluate and select database technologies (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle, SQL Server) based on project needs and organizational goals. Design and implement data migration, backup, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data availability and resilience. Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve efficiency and reliability. Lead the integration of databases with applications, cloud platforms, and data warehouses or lakes. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to database administrators, developers, and other IT staff on best practices and standards. Stay current with emerging database technologies, trends, and best practices to drive innovation and continuous improvement. Create and maintain detailed documentation, including data models, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred). Experience: 7+ years of experience in database design, administration, or development, with at least 3 years in a database architecture role. Proven experience designing and managing large-scale, high-performance database systems. Technical Skills: Expertise in relational DBMS (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB); strong data modeling, schema design, and SQL proficiency; experience with cloud database solutions (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud Spanner); familiarity with data warehousing, ETL, and big data technologies; understanding of security, encryption, and compliance; experience with backup, recovery, and high-availability; scripting/automation (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell). Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex data challenges. Preferred Qualifications
Certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator, or AWS Certified Database - Specialty. Experience with data lake architectures and big data frameworks. Background in designing databases for specific industries (e.g., finance, healthcare, e-commerce). Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for database automation and CI/CD integration. Disclaimer
Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact. Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs.
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Join to apply for the
Database Architect
role at
Capgemini 6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Job Location - Alpharetta GA (Day One Onsite - 5 days in a week) About The Role
We are seeking a skilled and strategic Database Architect to design, develop, and optimize robust, scalable, and secure database systems to support our organization’s data needs. The Database Architect will be responsible for defining database architecture, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align database solutions with business goals and application requirements. Key Responsibilities
Design and develop database architectures, including relational, NoSQL, and hybrid systems, to support business applications and data processing needs. Create and document data models, schemas, and database structures to ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability. Collaborate with developers, data engineers, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective database designs. Optimize database performance through indexing, partitioning, query optimization, and other tuning techniques. Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) through proper design and access controls. Evaluate and select database technologies (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle, SQL Server) based on project needs and organizational goals. Design and implement data migration, backup, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data availability and resilience. Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve efficiency and reliability. Lead the integration of databases with applications, cloud platforms, and data warehouses or lakes. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to database administrators, developers, and other IT staff on best practices and standards. Stay current with emerging database technologies, trends, and best practices to drive innovation and continuous improvement. Create and maintain detailed documentation, including data models, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred). Experience: 7+ years of experience in database design, administration, or development, with at least 3 years in a database architecture role. Proven experience designing and managing large-scale, high-performance database systems. Technical Skills: Expertise in relational DBMS (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB); strong data modeling, schema design, and SQL proficiency; experience with cloud database solutions (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud Spanner); familiarity with data warehousing, ETL, and big data technologies; understanding of security, encryption, and compliance; experience with backup, recovery, and high-availability; scripting/automation (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell). Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex data challenges. Preferred Qualifications
Certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator, or AWS Certified Database - Specialty. Experience with data lake architectures and big data frameworks. Background in designing databases for specific industries (e.g., finance, healthcare, e-commerce). Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for database automation and CI/CD integration. Disclaimer
Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact. Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs.
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