Title: Database Architect
Location: Calgary, AB
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Database Architect with deep expertise in Oracle database ecosystems to assess the current landscape, identify improvement opportunities, and guide modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong architectural insight, performance optimization skills, and experience supporting large-scale transformations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate the current Oracle database environment , including data models, performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
- Identify technical debt, migration challenges , risks, and gaps across the existing database landscape.
- Recommend a future-state data architecture , including optimization strategies, modernization approaches, and cloud-aligned patterns (Azure/AWS/GCP).
- Provide architectural guidance to integration and application teams , ensuring alignment with enterprise data strategy.
- Document findings, architecture roadmaps, and technical recommendations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support database dependencies, integrations, and transformation initiatives.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 8+ years of experience as a Database Architect , Data Engineer , or Database Administrator with a strong focus on Oracle .
- Expertise in Oracle database design , performance tuning, query optimization, partitioning, indexing, and high availability.
- Experience with data modeling , metadata management, and database modernization.
- Strong understanding of cloud database architectures , migration patterns, and modernization frameworks.
- Ability to evaluate legacy systems and recommend scalable, secure, and cost-efficient future-state solutions.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
