
Principal Database Architect & Optimization Engineer - I
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Maintain and evolve the enterprise-wide data dictionary
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Ensure consistent use of data definitions across applications and services
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Act as the custodian for data naming conventions, standards, and metadata
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Review and suggest improvements to existing schemas for scalability and maintainability
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Provide guidance on normalization, denormalization, and relationships between entities
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Collaborate with developers to ensure new features adhere to enterprise schema standards
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Review SQL queries from development teams for performance and standardization
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Define and enforce best practices for query design, indexing, and joins
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Work with DBAs to balance application needs with infrastructure constraints
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Define strategies for data archiving, retention, and partitioning
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Collaborate with development teams to implement archiving strategies without impacting applications
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Ensure compliance with data governance and regulatory requirements
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Support the BI/Data Engineering team in creating efficient data pipelines from OLTP to analytics systems
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Provide input on ETL/ELT design, ensuring minimal impact on transactional systems
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Help define data models for reporting and analytics use cases.
Requirements
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At least 6-7 years of relevant experience
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Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent
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Strong SQL expertise and deep understanding of relational database design
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Experience in schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning
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Familiarity with data governance practices, metadata management, and data catalog tools
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Knowledge of OLTP vs OLAP systems, ETL pipelines, and BI tools
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Strong collaboration skills with developers, DBAs, and data engineers
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Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
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Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, agile environment
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Self-motivated, quick learner, and a responsive team player
Benefits
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Competitive salary
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Fuel Card
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Health benefits
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Professional development opportunities
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Inclusive work culture & much more
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