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Job Title: Cloud Architect - Database as a Service (DBaaS) Location: Bangalore/Hyderabad Department: Customer Success Reports To: Head - Customer Success Job Overview: We seek a seasoned Cloud Architect specializing in Database as a Service (DBaaS) to design, implement, and optimize scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud database solutions. You will lead DBaaS initiatives across platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align solutions with business goals and technical requirements. Key Responsibilities: - Design & Deployment: Architect DBaaS solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP, ensuring scalability, HA/DR, and performance optimization. - Migration Strategy: Develop strategies for migrating on-premises databases to cloud DBaaS, minimizing downtime. - Security & Compliance: Implement encryption, IAM, and compliance with GDPR/HIPAA. Conduct audits. - Automation: Use Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible for IaC-driven provisioning and CI/CD pipelines. - Collaboration: Work with DevOps, developers, and stakeholders to integrate DBaaS with applications and services. - Cost Optimization: Monitor usage, recommend right-sizing, and leverage pricing models (e.g., reserved instances). - Innovation: Research emerging cloud/database trends (e.g., serverless, AI-driven optimization). - Mentorship: Guide junior engineers and document best practices. Qualifications: - Education: Bachelor s in Computer Science, IT, or related field. Master s preferred. - Experience: 5+ years in cloud architecture, 3+ years focused on DBaaS/databases. - Technical Skills: - Expertise in AWS/Azure/GCP (e.g., Amazon RDS, Azure SQL, Cloud SQL). - Proficiency in relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra) databases. - Scripting (Python, Bash) and IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation). - Monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana). - Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Architect, or Azure Solutions Architect. Soft Skills: Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with Kubernetes/OpenShift for containerized DBaaS. - Multi-cloud or hybrid cloud database strategies. - DevOps practices (GitLab CI, Jenkins). - Knowledge of data governance and metadata management.
