Cloud Database Architect
Kforce, Merrimack, NH, United States
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Cloud Database Architect in Merrimack, NH.Duties Include:
Define and promote data architecture strategies, patterns, standards, and guidelines
Provide technical leadership across complex projects and initiatives
Guide the adoption of cloud-native data solutions and data integration patterns
Champion data-driven decision-making and reusable patterns, standards and guidelines
Lead Proof of Concepts (POCs) to evaluate emerging technologies
Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory standards
Support mainframe migration and modernization efforts
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
12+ years of experience in distributed systems, including 3+ years with cloud databases
Experience in financial services domain; Understanding/Experience with the brokerage domain would be a plus
Expertise in relational (Oracle, PostgreSQL), distributed SQL (CockroachDB, YugabyteDB), NoSQL (Aerospike), in-memory databases, data warehouses (Snowflake, Apache Iceberg) and Kafka streaming
Proven ability to architect high-volume, high-performance transactional systems
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS RDS, EC2, EMR, S3) and hybrid environments
Experience building scalable data solutions (OLTP, ODS, MDM, data warehousing and analytics platforms)
Experience with data Security and data and functional authorization methods
Ability to evaluate and recommend emerging cloud data technologies
Hands-on experience in logical and physical data modeling undefined
Experience with data movement (ETL, ELT) technologies
Strategic thinker with strong technical leadership and agile delivery experience
Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills
Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking "Apply Today" you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Define and promote data architecture strategies, patterns, standards, and guidelines
Provide technical leadership across complex projects and initiatives
Guide the adoption of cloud-native data solutions and data integration patterns
Champion data-driven decision-making and reusable patterns, standards and guidelines
Lead Proof of Concepts (POCs) to evaluate emerging technologies
Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory standards
Support mainframe migration and modernization efforts
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
12+ years of experience in distributed systems, including 3+ years with cloud databases
Experience in financial services domain; Understanding/Experience with the brokerage domain would be a plus
Expertise in relational (Oracle, PostgreSQL), distributed SQL (CockroachDB, YugabyteDB), NoSQL (Aerospike), in-memory databases, data warehouses (Snowflake, Apache Iceberg) and Kafka streaming
Proven ability to architect high-volume, high-performance transactional systems
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS RDS, EC2, EMR, S3) and hybrid environments
Experience building scalable data solutions (OLTP, ODS, MDM, data warehousing and analytics platforms)
Experience with data Security and data and functional authorization methods
Ability to evaluate and recommend emerging cloud data technologies
Hands-on experience in logical and physical data modeling undefined
Experience with data movement (ETL, ELT) technologies
Strategic thinker with strong technical leadership and agile delivery experience
Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills
Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking "Apply Today" you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.