Database Architect (Hybrid)
Job Description
HEPCO, Inc. is seeking a senior-level Database Architect for a 30-month assignment in Albany, NY. This role will support a major modernization initiative focused on upgrading aging data warehouse and analytics platforms using new on-premises cloud and container-based technologies.
Position Overview
The Database Architect will analyze, design, develop, support, and reengineer database structures across Sybase, SQL Server, and DB2 environments. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience with database performance, data migration, enterprise analytics, and data warehouse modernization.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze, design, develop, support, and reengineer database structures across Sybase, SQL Server, and DB2 environments.
- Conduct database performance analysis, tuning, troubleshooting, capacity planning, and benchmark design.
- Design methodologies for synchronizing data from multiple operational data stores into a zLinux DB2 data warehouse.
- Plan and support integrations among z/OS and LUW DB2 application databases, the data warehouse, Cognos, Identity Insight, and DataStage.
- Serve as a liaison among data management teams, business stakeholders, and application development teams.
- Ensure database performance, scalability, and design considerations are incorporated into application implementations.
- Develop cost-effective and timely database and application solutions aligned with strategic business objectives.
- Document database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guidelines.
- Apply upgrades and security patches to critical operational databases.
Required Experience
- At least 84 months of experience monitoring system performance and implementing performance-tuning measures for Sybase and SQL Server databases.
- At least 84 months of experience managing database maintenance activities, including reorganizations, statistics, and optimization, within Sybase and SQL Server environments.
- At least 84 months of experience documenting configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guidelines for Sybase and SQL Server databases.
- At least 84 months of experience applying upgrades and security patches to critical operational databases.
- At least 84 months of experience using ERwin to create and maintain data models.
- At least 84 months of experience with Tableau or Cognos Analytics.
- At least 84 months of experience performing data migrations and conversions within relational database environments.
Preferred Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with legacy and enterprise database platforms, strong data warehouse modernization capabilities, and the ability to collaborate across infrastructure, data management, application development, and business teams. Experience supporting large-scale analytics and reporting environments within government or another highly regulated industry is strongly preferred.
Assignment Details
- Location: W. A. Harriman Campus, Building 8, Albany, NY 12227
- Work arrangement: Hybrid/on-site schedule based on project requirements
- Duration: 30 months
- Schedule: 40 hours per week
- Interview format: Video interview
- Employment type: Contract
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Sick time
- 401(k) retirement plan
Pay Range: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour (Depending on experience and qualifications)
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Meet Your Recruiter
Joyce Austria
Joining HEPCO in March 2021, Joyce has four years of experience in IT, engineering, healthcare, manufacturing and life sciences recruiting. Joyce’s favorite part about her job is helping people land their dream jobs and hearing about their first day on the job. Joyce dreams about living by the ocean and meeting new people through her travels.