Senior Database Architect

Job Title: Senior Database Architect

Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Database Architect to design and implement robust, scalable, and high-performance database systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in both RDBMS and NoSQL databases, including Elastic Search, and will be responsible for ensuring optimal database performance and integrity.

Key Responsibility:

1. Design and implement database schemas to ensure optimal structure and performance for both relational and non-relational databases.

2. Develop and execute performance tuning strategies to enhance database efficiency and resource management.

3. Utilize RDBMS and NoSQL databases effectively, including integration with Elastic Search, to enhance data retrieval capabilities.

4. Write and optimize complex SQL queries to ensure efficient data manipulation and retrieval.

5. Troubleshoot and resolve database issues to maintain performance and data integrity.

6. Develop and implement comprehensive backup and recovery strategies to protect data integrity and ensure business continuity.

7. Maintain thorough documentation of database architecture, designs, procedures, and best practices to support ongoing development and compliance.

8. Collaborate with development teams to support application design and data modeling, ensuring alignment between database structure and application requirements.

9. Implement database security measures to ensure compliance with data protection regulations and safeguard sensitive information.

10. Analyze database performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary enhancements.

11. Lead database architecture projects to align with organizational strategy and technology goals.

12. Mentor and guide junior database team members to foster skill development and knowledge sharing.

Head Count: 1

Knowledge: Expertise in RDBMS (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB)technologies, strong SQL skills, schema design principles, cloud database services, database management tools, data warehousing, and ETL processes.

Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Attitude: Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Qualifications: 8+ years of experience in database systems with at least 3+ years of proven experience as a Database Architect or similar role.

Reports to: Head- Enterprise Architecture

Company Overview: We are one of India’s fastest growing NBFCs, Disbursing a loan every 30 seconds. On the corporate lending front, we have extremely strong relationships with over 2000 high growth companies. Finance made Easy. There simple words, that drive India’s Next Gen Ultra lean Credit Champion - Hero FinCorp. Incorporated in Dec 1991 as Hero Honda Finlease Limited; the Restructuring of our parent company Hero MotoCorp Ltd, let to our present form as Hero FinCorp Ltd. We will spare no effort in upping the ante to record success and break new ground; with our diverse and competitively priced products, repertoire of marquee clients, extensive geographic presence and outstanding customer experience. Our vision is to be A financier of Choice and become a one stop financial services company, by offering world class products through innovation and team work

Industry: Financial services

Company Size: Massive (1001+ employees)

Technologies to be used: RDBMS (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL), NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB), Elastic Search, SQL, AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database

Team Culture: Clearly defined roles

Benefits: Competition Compensation as per market Standards.

Employment Type: Full-time Employee

Experience level: 8-20 years

Selection Process: Reviewing of applications and CV Screening, Screening Call, Assessment Test followed by Interview

Notice period: Must join in 30 days

Relocation Assistance: Yes

Mode of Work: In-office

Location: Bangalore