Database Architect

CoreTechs

Santa Clara, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$1–$1 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Ansible, Apache HBase, Apache Hadoop, Apache ZooKeeper, Auditing, Bash Scripting, Computer Architecture, Computer Science, Computer Security, Data Modeling, Database Architecture, Database Programming, Diversity, Ecosystems, Engineering, HDFS (Hadoop Distributed File System), High Availability, Linux Operating System, Microsoft Hyper-V, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Windows Server, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Attached Storage (NAS), Network Design, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Replication and Remote Mirroring, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Storage Area Network (SAN), System Architecture, Systems Engineering, Transaction Processing/Management, VMWare, Virtualization, Windows PowerShell
LOCATION
Santa Clara, CA
POSTED
4 days ago
Database Architect 
Santa Clara, CA 95054
  • Location: Santa Clara, CA - In-office at least 4 days a week
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without restrictions, no third-party applications
  • Salary is open to discuss depending on skills and experience
 
We are seeking an experienced Database Architect with experience in systems engineering to lead the design, optimization, and governance of an onpremise database ecosystem spanning NoSQL/analytic and relational platforms, combining deep database engineering expertise with strong systems architecture skills across computing, storage, networking, virtualization, and security.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Architect and maintain scalable ClickHouse clusters for highperformance analytical workloads
  • Design and operate robust HBase clusters
  • Implement ingestion and streaming patterns for NoSQL analytics (e.g., Kafka pipelines)
  • Architect highly available, scalable deployments of SQL Server or PostgreSQL on physical and virtual servers
  • Lead schema and data modeling (OLTP and analytical), including normalization, partitioning, indexing, and lifecycle design
  • Implement database access governance, least privilege and auditing
  • Partner with networking teams to design lowlatency, high-bandwidth network architectures supporting large-scale relational and analytic workloads
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • At least 8 years of architecture/engineering experience in onprem enterprise environments
  • Proven experience architecting and operating ClickHouse clusters at scale
  • Deep expertise with Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL, including HA/DR, tuning, indexing, partitioning, and replication
  • Handson expertise with HBase internals (HDFS, region servers, ZooKeeper, compactions)
  • Strong systems engineering background: Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server
  • Proficiency with VMware/HyperV virtualization and enterprise storage (SAN/NAS/NVMe)
  • Strong scripting/automation skills in PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Ansible
 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor of Computer Science or related technical discipline
  • Familiarity with MPP/onpremise analytics ecosystems beyond ClickHouse/HBase
  • Any certifications in PostgreSQL, MSSQL, Linux, VMware, or Hadoop ecosystem
 
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.
 
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