
Database Architect
- Atlanta, GA
- $99,712-168,716 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- We are seeking a skilled and strategic Database Architect to design, develop, and optimize robust, scalable, and secure database systems to support our organization's data needs.
- The Database Architect will be responsible for defining database architecture, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align database solutions with business goals and application requirements.
- Design and develop database architectures, including relational, NoSQL, and hybrid systems, to support business applications and data processing needs.
- Create and document data models, schemas, and database structures to ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability.
- Collaborate with developers, data engineers, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective database designs.
- Optimize database performance through indexing, partitioning, query optimization, and other tuning techniques.
- Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) through proper design and access controls.
- Evaluate and select database technologies (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle, SQL Server) based on project needs and organizational goals.
- Design and implement data migration, backup, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data availability and resilience.
- Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve efficiency and reliability.
- Lead the integration of databases with applications, cloud platforms, and data warehouses or lakes.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to database administrators, developers, and other IT staff on best practices and standards.
- Stay current with emerging database technologies, trends, and best practices to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
- Create and maintain detailed documentation, including data models, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- 7+ years of experience in database design, administration, or development, with at least 3 years in a database architecture role.
- Proven experience designing and managing large-scale, high-performance database systems.
- Expertise in relational database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB).
- Strong knowledge of data modeling, schema design, and normalization/denormalization techniques.
- Proficiency in SQL and query optimization for performance and scalability.
- Experience with cloud database solutions (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud Spanner).
- Familiarity with data warehousing, ETL processes, and big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Snowflake).
- Understanding of database security, encryption, and compliance requirements.
- Experience with backup, recovery, and high-availability strategies for databases.
- Knowledge of scripting or programming for automation (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex data challenges.
- Certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator, or AWS Certified Database - Specialty.
- Experience with data lake architectures and big data frameworks.
- Background in designing databases for specific industries (e.g., finance, healthcare, e-commerce).
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for database automation and CI/CD integration.
Capgemini discloses salary range information in compliance with state and local pay transparency obligations. The disclosed range represents the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting, although we may ultimately pay more or less than the disclosed range, and the range may be modified in the future. The disclosed range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, geographic location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. At Capgemini, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. The base salary range for the tagged location is $99712 to $168716 /yearly.This role may be eligible for other compensation including variable compensation, bonus, or commission. Full time regular employees are eligible for paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.Ref. code: 309686Posted on: Aug 19, 2025Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalsContract Type: PermanentLocation:Atlanta, USBrand: CapgeminiProfessional Community: Architecture