Database Architect

About the Role Chevron ENGINE Bengaluru is seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Database Architect (12-15 years of experience) to design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade database solutions across Azure Cloud and on-premises infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in relational, NoSQL, graph, and vector databases and will shape the data strategy, ensuring scalability, performance, and security across platforms. What You'll Do

• Architecture & Design: Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance database solutions across Azure and on-premises environments. Develop data models and schemas for structured and unstructured data.
• Database Technologies: Lead implementation and optimization of databases including: Relational: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle; Cloud-native: Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines (IaaS), Cosmos DB; Graph: Neo4j, Azure Cosmos DB (Gremlin API); Vector: Milvus, Azure AI Search (vector capabilities).
• Migration & Modernization: Lead end-to-end migration of on-premises databases to Azure, including assessment, planning, execution, and validation. Modernize legacy database platforms using Azure-native services such as Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and Azure Synapse. Utilize tools like Azure Migrate, Data Migration Assistant (DMA), and Database Migration Service (DMS). Ensure minimal downtime and data integrity during migrations.
• Azure Arc Integration: Extend Azure management and governance to on-premises and multi-cloud database environments using Azure Arc. Enable unified policy, security, and monitoring across hybrid data assets. Deploy and manage Azure-enabled SQL Server and PostgreSQL instances outside Azure using Azure Arc.
• Azure VMware Solution (AVS): Architect and manage database workloads within AVS environments. Migrate and optimize SQL Server and other database workloads on AVS using best practices for high availability and performance. Leverage AVS components such as vSphere, vSAN, NSX-T, and vCenter for hybrid cloud database operations. Integrate AVS-hosted databases with Azure-native services and ensure compliance with enterprise security standards.
• Cloud Integration & Monitoring: Leverage Azure services such as Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Monitor for data orchestration and observability. Use Kusto Query Language (KQL) to build custom dashboards and reports in Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Performance & Optimization: Conduct performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization. Monitor and troubleshoot database performance across environments.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure robust security and governance across hybrid data assets. What We're Looking For
• 12 to 15 years of experience in database architecture and design, with hands-on expertise across Azure Cloud and on-premises.
• Deep expertise in relational, NoSQL, graph, and vector databases and related tools.
• Proven ability to shape data strategy, enable scalability, performance, and security across platforms.
• Strong experience with migration, modernization, hybrid cloud architectures, and cloud-native services.
• Experience with Azure Arc, AVS, Synapse, Data Factory, Monitor, DMA, DMS, Migrate, and KQL is highly desired.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills. Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive salaries, annual incentive awards
• Health care coverage and life insurance
• Time off (paid vacations and holidays)
• Retirement benefits
• Recognition and service award programs