Database Architect

Job Title: Data/Information Architect 
Location: Columbia, SC 29210 100% Onsite  Candidates must be current South Carolina residents; relocation is not available for this position.

Contract Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension)
Interview Process: 1 Round – Onsite Interview

Job Summary

The client is seeking an experienced Data/Information Architect – Consultant with strong expertise in database architecture, advanced SQL, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM 6.5), and Java development.

The consultant will support enterprise applications utilizing Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and Power BI for forms, workflows, dashboards, and reporting.

This role requires extensive experience in database modeling, relational database design, application development, and performance optimization.

The selected candidate will collaborate with developers, database administrators, and business stakeholders to maintain data integrity, system reliability, and application performance.

Responsibilities include developing database standards, stored procedures, SSIS packages, and supporting application deployments across development, QA, and production environments.

The position also involves server infrastructure support, troubleshooting, secure development practices, and shared 24/7 on-call responsibilities.

Required Skills

1. 10+ years of experience in database modeling, architecture, and development.
2. 9+ years of experience working with State Government agencies.
3. 10+ years of advanced SQL experience.
4. 5+ years of hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) version 6.5.
5. 4+ years of Java development, design, and coding experience.
6. 5+ years of experience working with Agile methodologies.
7. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology or a related field.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud-based solutions.
• PMP certification or another PMI-issued certification.
• Experience with Power BI dashboards, reporting, and enterprise application integration.
• Knowledge of SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), stored procedures, and database performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain logical data models, relational databases, and enterprise data architecture.
• Serve as lead database designer and establish database development standards.
• Develop and maintain advanced SQL queries, stored procedures, SSIS packages, and database scripts.
• Optimize database performance, data access, and application efficiency.
• Support Adobe AEM-based forms, workflows, and applications utilizing Power BI dashboards and reporting.
• Collaborate with Java developers, database administrators, vendors, and business users to resolve application and database issues.
• Support application deployments, migrations, and configuration across Development, QA, and Production environments.
• Perform unit, integration, and acceptance testing while maintaining technical documentation.
• Implement secure coding standards, automation, continuous integration, and deployment best practices.
• Monitor and maintain server infrastructure, system availability, performance, reliability, and data integrity.
• Troubleshoot production issues, backup configurations, recovery processes, and system upgrades.
• Participate in shared 24/7 on-call support and provide timely incident resolution.
• Communicate project status, technical concerns, and process improvements to stakeholders and management.