Database Architect
£500-550 Per day OUTSIDE IR35
Initial 4 week Contract
Fully Remote (Must be UK based)
We are urgently seeking a skilled Database Architect to define our clients strategy for deploying and operating databases across its Azure cloud environment. This role will focus on assessing database hosting requirements, identifying suitable platforms, and establishing repeatable design patterns for various scenarios. The successful candidate will ensure database strategies align with the businesses architectural principles, support the migration of existing databases, and embrace the ambition to utilize more Open-Source products where appropriate.
The Database Architect will be responsible for:
Database Strategy Definition:
Working collaboratively with the businesses application and platform teams to define the organization’s strategy for deploying and operating databases of various sizes and criticality in Azure.
Platform Identification & Pattern Definition:
Identifying which Database Platforms will be used in Azure.
Identifying and recommending reusable standard patterns for different database hosting scenarios (e.g., IaaS VMs + DB servers vs. various PaaS offerings).
Operational Management Considerations:
Addressing operational management aspects for successful database hosting, including monitoring, logging, routine maintenance, security patching, updates, and compliance management.
Defining clear roles and responsibilities for operational support and governance related to databases.
Integration Approaches:
Examining and recommending approaches for integrating database solutions with existing infrastructure and organizational processes, including alignment with current CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, and compatibility with current security tooling and policies.
Open-Source Migration Ambition:
Supporting the businesses ambition to migrate Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases to PostgreSQL or similar Open-Source products where appropriate.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Participating in collaborative workshops, stakeholder engagement sessions, and technical deep dives.
Please apply by submitting your latest CV for immediate review by our Talent team.
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