Solution Architect

Job Title: Solution Architect (Application, DataBase)
Job Location: NYC/NY (onsite or hybrid)

Job Summary:
We are in search of an accomplished Senior Application Architect to play a pivotal role in enhancing application performance through advanced database design, optimization, and performance tuning. The chosen candidate will spearhead performance improvement projects, exhibit a profound understanding of APIs, and be proficient in data consumption via APIs.

Key Responsibilities:
•Strategic Database Design: Collaborate with development teams to architect database systems that are both scalable and efficient, aligning with our application requirements.
•Performance Enhancement: Detect and resolve performance bottlenecks in our applications by optimizing database queries, indexing, and configurations.
•Fine-tuning Expertise: Implement advanced database fine-tuning techniques to achieve peak performance and resource utilization, including query optimization, indexing, and caching strategies.
•Performance POCs: Develop, execute, and evaluate Proof of Concepts (POCs) to validate and implement performance improvement strategies and technologies.
•API Mastery: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of APIs, encompassing design principles and proficient data retrieval and utilization through APIs.
•Leadership Excellence: Lead, mentor, and guide a team of developers and database administrators to execute performance improvement initiatives efficiently.
•Collaborative Excellence: Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams to ensure that database and application performance align with business objectives.
•Documentation Management: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation related to database design, performance enhancements, and best practices.
•Stay Current: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in database design and performance optimization.

Qualifications:
•Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
•Extensive experience in database design, optimization, and fine-tuning, with a minimum of [X] years in a similar role.
•Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering performance improvement projects, demonstrating quantifiable results.
•Profound expertise in database technologies such as SQL, NoSQL, and a solid understanding of indexing, caching, and performance tuning strategies.
•Advanced knowledge of APIs, encompassing RESTful APIs, data consumption best practices, and API design principles.
•Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
•The ability to collaborate effectively within a team and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
•Relevant certifications in database technologies (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB) are a distinct advantage.