Database Architect
We are a federal IT company on a mission to make customer experience (CX) the center of every government solution. Technology is our Passion. People are our Purpose.
We know tech, but we love people.
NuAxis is home to thinkers and feelers; engineers and artists. We work hard and support each other along the way. Teamwork is more than just a buzzword for us, it’s a state of mind.
We believe happy employees do amazing work, so join our team NOW! We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Database Architect for a Full-Time position..
Job Summary:
The Database Architect will lead the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise database solutions, ensuring high performance, scalability, security, and compliance with federal standards. This role requires deep expertise in modern data architecture, cloud platforms, and database optimization, along with experience supporting federal IT environments. Key Responsibilities:
Design and implement enterprise-level database architectures (relational and NoSQL)
Develop data models, schemas, and standards for scalable systems
Lead database strategy for cloud migration and modernization initiatives
Define data lifecycle management policies
Database Management & Optimization
Optimize database performance (query tuning, indexing, partitioning)
Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and failover strategies
Implement automation for monitoring and performance tracking
Conduct capacity planning and forecasting
Cloud & Modern Data Platforms
Architect solutions on platforms such as:
Amazon Web Services (RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB)
Microsoft Azure (Azure SQL, Cosmos DB)
Oracle Cloud / Exadata
Support hybrid and multi-cloud data architectures
Security & Compliance
Ensure compliance with:
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST RMF)
Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program
Implement data encryption, masking, and access controls
Support ATO and continuous monitoring requirements
Collaboration & Leadership
Work closely with application architects, DevSecOps teams, and business stakeholders
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to database engineers
Support proposal efforts and solution architecture design.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
5–10+ years of experience in database architecture or engineering
Strong expertise in:
SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL
NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Cassandra)
Experience with cloud-native database solutions (AWS/Azure)
Deep understanding of:
Data modeling (OLTP / OLAP)
Performance tuning and optimization
Backup, recovery, and replication strategies
Preferred Skills:
Master’s degree in a related field
Certifications:
AWS Certified Database Specialty
Azure Database Administrator Associate
Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
Experience with:
Big Data platforms (Hadoop, Spark)
Data warehousing solutions (Snowflake, Redshift)
ETL/ELT tools (Informatica, Talend, Azure Data Factory
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Our Profile:
We are an IT company with a unique mission—to make people the center of every federal IT solution. Our technologists have always gone the extra mile to help our federal clients succeed. And over the years, we saw a growing disconnect in how federal IT initiatives were built and managed. Time after time, programs failed because the focus was on the tools and products and not the people using them. Learn More
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