Principle Database Engineer / Database Technical Architect (Oracle / SQL Server)
Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Tek Pyramids, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!Role: Principle Database Engineer / Database Technical Architect (Oracle / SQL Server)Location: Hybrid- Bayport, MNDuration: Long-term CTH Interview: VideoNeed Locals only!!!The person has to have deep Oracle DBA Technical experience and have an interest in being a DBA (Operational support, on-call, etc ). Also desire Database Architect experience to be able to provide architectural direction for Oracle & SQL Server env s (business case development / communication / influence).Technical Expertise (Primary): Advanced Oracle DBA skills (installation, configuration, upgrades, performance tuning, backup/recovery)Some SQL Server administration experience (performance tuning, security, high availability, maintenance)Experience supporting mission-critical, high-availability environmentsEnterprise-wide scopeDesigns long-term database strategies and architectureDefines standards, patterns, and modernization roadmapsLeads transformational initiatives (cloud migration, refactoring, automation frameworks)Shapes the vision for how data platforms evolveEvaluates and recommends new technologies (cloud-native DBs, sharding models, HA/DR patterns)Works closely with architects and leadership on future-state designDrives efficiency, automation, and modernization initiatives across teamsLeads through technical authority and influence, not necessarily people managementMentors DBAs and dev teamsProvides architectural guidance across business unitsRepresents database engineering in cross-functional architecture or governance boardsDeep expertise across multiple database technologiesExpert in database internals, distributed systems, and large-scale architectureStrong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure preferred)Skilled in automation, IaC, CI/CD for databasesWorks directly with architects, and product teamsCommunicates technical strategy in business termsShapes enterprise standards and governanceEnterprise data platform architectureTechnology evaluations and recommendationsAutomation frameworks for provisioning, DR, monitoringRoadmaps for modernization or cloud migrationStandards, patterns, and governance modelsRaj Kiran