Lead Cloud Database Architect - IN

DATABASE ARCHITECT LEADNext-Gen Database Modernization & MigrationRole FocusA strategic leadership role driving database modernization through AI-powered solutions, automation excellence, and accelerator-driven delivery. This position builds next-generation teams that deliver high-quality migration services across cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Core Competencies

• AI-Driven Migration - Leverage AI tools for schema conversion, code optimization, workload analysis, and intelligent automation
• Accelerator Development- Build and integrate reusable frameworks, templates, and tools to standardize and fast-track migrations
• Presales & Solutioning - Drive sales calls, estimate migration efforts, and present compelling solutions to prospects and executives
• Automation Excellence - Automation-first mindset using IaC, CI/CD, and scripting to maximize team capacity and delivery quality
• Quality Delivery - Deliver consistent, high-quality migrations with minimal downtime through proven methodologies

Critical Skills AI & Innovation :

• AI-powered migration tools (schema conversion, code remediation, query optimization)     
• Intelligent workload analysis and migration planning
• AI assistants and copilots for database optimization and troubleshooting

Accelerators & Tools

• Build/integrate accelerators for effort optimization in migrations
• Cloud-native tools: AWS DMS/SCT, Azure DMS, GCP Database Migration Service
• Third-party solutions: Striim, Quest, Informatica, and similar platforms

Presales & Communication

• Drive database migration sales calls and customer engagements
• Accurate effort estimation to support presales team
• Excellent presenter with ability to influence and convince stakeholders at all levels

Automation & Quality

• Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, Azure DevOps, Python, Shell scripting
• CI/CD pipelines for database deployments
• Repeatable, error-free processes that maximize team capacity

Technical Foundation

• Database platforms: SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL (Architecture, HADR, Performance Tuning)
• Cloud expertise: AWS, Azure, GCP (on-prem to cloud, cloud-to-cloud migrations)
• Documentation: HLD/LLD diagrams, runbooks, flow charts, estimation templates

Next-Gen Team Building

• Lead and mentor database architects to deliver program excellence
• Foster innovation culture with focus on AI adoption and continuous improvement
• Build high-performance teams through automation best practices and knowledge sharing
• Establish industry-leading standards for database migration services

Key Differentiators

• AI-First Approach — Uses AI to accelerate every phase of migration
• Accelerator Mindset — Builds tools that multiply team productivity
• Sales Enabler — Drives revenue through compelling technical presentations
• Automation Champion — Optimizes processes for quality and capacity
• Quality Obsessed — Delivers consistent, high-standard results

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