Senior Database Architect to support the design, optimization, and performance tuning of highly available, distributed database systems supporting mission-critical payment platforms.

Our client is seeking an experienced Database Architect to support the design, optimization, and performance tuning of highly available, distributed database systems supporting mission-critical payment platforms. The successful candidate will work closely with application architects, engineering teams, and platform stakeholders to ensure scalable, resilient, and high-performance data solutions aligned with modern microservices architectures.

Work Mode - Remote

Duration - Initially 3 months plus a 3 months extension

Must Haves

5+ years of experience across database development, data modeling, data architecture, DBA, and solution architecture

Strong proficiency in SQL , CockroachDB , and PostgreSQL

Proven expertise in performance tuning for distributed and high-volume systems

Solid understanding of microservices architecture , Spring Boot , and transaction isolation levels

Experience with ETL processes, data warehousing, and data integration best practices