Database Architect
Gaming Innovation Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: St Julians • Malta
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About the role
- As a Database Architect, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing innovative database solutions that support our organization's strategic goals. You will play a key role in defining and driving the database strategy, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security of our data assets.****
- **Database Strategy:**
- - Develop and articulate a long-term database strategy that aligns with the organization's business objectives and technology roadmap.
- - Evaluate and recommend database technologies, platforms, and architectures to meet evolving business needs.
- - Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into effective database solutions.
- **Database Design and Architecture:**
- - Design and implement complex database architectures, including mission-critical OLTP systems and any other models the data platform requires.
- - Develop data models, schemas, and normalization rules to ensure data integrity, consistency, and efficiency.
- - Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and performance monitoring.
- - Design software automation routines for the Database Engineers to follow and build upon.
- **Data Governance:**
- - Establish and enforce data governance policies and standards to protect data quality and integrity.
- - Develop data classification and retention strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- - Implement data security measures to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access.
- **Project Management:**
- - Together with the Database Engineering Team Manager you will lead and manage database-related projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project goals.
- - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of database solutions.
Requirements
- - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- - 8+ years of experience in DBA work, database architecture and design.
- - Proven track record of leading complex database projects and initiatives.
- - Deep understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, including data modeling, normalization, and performance optimization.
- - Experience with cloud-based database platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
- **Desired Skills:**
- - Experience with data platforms for both Microsoft (SQL Server) and Open Source technologies (Postgres and MySQL).
- - Experience with the latest Infrastructural technologies for optimal performance.
- - Experience with data virtualization and integration technologies.
- - Experience with automation scripting and best practices (Ansible, Terraform and Powershell).
- - Certification in relevant database technologies.
Benefits
- - Great career development opportunities
- - Hybrid working model
- - International Health Insurance
- - Health and Wellbeing Package (350 EUR per year)
- - Birthday Day Off
- - Me Time - 1 day off per year
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Hard Skills & Tools
database architecturedatabase designdata modelingnormalizationperformance optimizationOLTP systemsdata governancedata securityautomation scriptingcloud-based databases
Soft Skills
project managementcollaborationleadershipcommunication
Certifications
database technologies certification