DevOps Database Architect

Solution Architect I - Cloud Infrastructure Services

 

Who We Are:

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.

Visit us at UST.com.

 

You Are:

The DevOps Database Architect will lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of database systems to support scalable, secure, and reliable software deployment and data management processes. This role involves collaboration with development, operations, and infrastructure teams to streamline the DevOps pipeline, optimize data flow, and ensure the resilience and performance of all database environments. A strong understanding of both database architecture and DevOps principles is essential to deliver high-performance, automated, and secure database solutions.

 

The opportunity:

·       Database Architecture Design: Design and implement scalable and high-availability database architectures, ensuring data integrity and security. Optimize database schemas, indexing, and data modeling to support application performance and scalability. Lead data partitioning, sharding, and load balancing to improve database efficiency.

·       DevOps Pipeline Integration: Integrate database workflows into CI/CD pipelines, automating deployment, updates, and rollback processes. Implement automated monitoring, ing, and logging for database systems within the DevOps environment. Develop tools and scripts to support database versioning, migration, and deployment in a DevOps pipeline.

·       Database Performance and Optimization: Continuously monitor, tune, and troubleshoot database performance issues. Implement caching, indexing, and other optimization techniques to ensure high performance and responsiveness. Proactively analyze query performance, optimize SQL statements, and recommend improvements.

·       Security and Compliance: Enforce database security policies, manage access controls, and conduct regular audits for compliance. Implement data encryption, secure connections, and role-based access to protect sensitive information. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and internal security policies.

·       Collaboration and Documentation: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development, QA, and infrastructure to support database needs. Document database architecture, configurations, and DevOps processes for future reference and training. Provide mentorship and guidance to team members on best practices in database management within a DevOps framework.

 

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

 

What you need:

·       Technical Expertise: Proficiency in database technologies (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Redis, or Cassandra).

·       Strong knowledge of database architecture, data modeling, indexing, partitioning, and optimization.

·       Experience with DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform) and CI/CD practices.

·       Proficient in automation scripting (e.g., Python, Bash, SQL scripting) for database deployment and maintenance.

·       15+ years of experience in database management or architecture roles, preferably within a DevOps or cloud environment.

·       Demonstrated experience integrating databases into DevOps processes and automation pipelines.

·       Prior experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their managed database services.

·       Additional Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. Knowledge of data privacy laws and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) is a plus.

·       Banking domain experience.

 

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: Ontario

Compensation Range: $131,000-$160,000

 

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They and their dependents residing in Canada are eligible for Supplemental Healthcare coverage, as well as Company-paid Employee Only basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year). They and their dependents residing in Canada are eligible for Supplemental Healthcare coverage, as well as Company-paid Employee Only basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Part-time regular and temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All Canadian employees who work in a province, territory or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

What we believe:

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

Humility:

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity:

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity:

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

An Equal Opportunity Workplace, Free of Discrimination and Harassment

At UST, we strive to provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We are an equal opportunity employer and employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. Our Human Rights Policy further illustrates our stand on this. We are committed to following fair employment practices that provide equal opportunities to all employees. We do not discriminate or allow harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected status. At UST, we value diversity and believe that a diverse workplace builds a competitive advantage.

Un lieu de travail à égalité des chances, sans Discrimination et harcèlement

Chez UST, nous nous efforçons de fournir un environnement de travail exempt de discrimination et harcèlement. Nous sommes un employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances et des décisions en matière d'emploi sont basés sur le mérite et les besoins de l'entreprise. Notre politique en matière de droits de l'homme illustre notre position à ce sujet. Nous nous engageons à respecter un emploi équitable des pratiques qui offrent des chances égales à tous les employés. Nous ne faisons pas discriminer ou permettre le harcèlement sur la base de la race, de la couleur, de la religion, du handicap, genre, origine nationale, orientation sexuelle, identité de genre, expression de genre, âge, informations génétiques, statut militaire ou tout autre statut légalement protégé. Chez UST, nous valorisons la diversité et pensons qu'un lieu de travail diversifié crée un avantage compétitif.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

 

 

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