Database Architect

Stellar IT Solutions LLCSaint Louis, MO, Missouri, USA

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Job Title : Database Architect

Location : St. Louis, MO (Onsite)

Job Type : Long-term Contract

Visa : only USC / GC / only W2

Industry : Pharmaceutical / Healthcare (FDA-regulated environment)

Summary :

We are seeking a seasoned Database Architect with expertise in Oracle and SQL Server to oversee and optimize our enterprise database environments hosted at a third-party data center. This position will manage the hosting partner to ensure SLA adherence, assist with architectural decisions, and support application teams in building performant, scalable database systems.

Key Responsibilities :

Manage third-party provider for Oracle and SQL Server administration and support.
Define and enforce database architecture standards and end-user access controls.
Partner with IT and vendors on database requirements, implementations, upgrades, and patching.
Manage database licenses and capacity planning.
Troubleshoot performance issues and lead optimization efforts.
Support disaster recovery planning and backup compliance in partnership with the hosting vendor.
Provide technical leadership to application teams for schema design and performance tuning.
Stay updated on evolving database technologies and propose relevant upgrades or changes.

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field.

10+ years of experience with Oracle and SQL Server database environments.

Proven ability to manage third-party vendors and complex hosting environments.

Strong experience with database performance tuning, licensing, patching, and architecture.

Effective communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

Oracle DBA certification or Microsoft SQL Server certification.

Experience in FDA-validated systems or healthcare / pharma environments.

Experience supporting M&A activities involving database migrations or consolidations.

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Database Architect • Saint Louis, MO, Missouri, USA