Data Base Architect - GCP Migration

Job Title DataBase Architect GCP Migration

Job Location REMOTE

Duration 12 Months

We are looking for an experienced GCP Database Architect with a strong focus on database migration to join our team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in migrating complex database environments from onpremises and other cloud providers to Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You will be responsible for architecting implementing and managing scalable reliable and highperformance database solutions on GCP. This role requires extensive knowledge of GCPs database services as well as handson experience with migration tools best practices and Methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

Database Migration Planning and Execution
o Lead the design planning and execution of database migrations from on
premises or other cloud environments to GCP.
o Assess current database environments and create comprehensive migration
strategies including analysis of application dependencies downtime
requirements and risk mitigation.
o Utilize tools such as Google Database Migration Service Cloud Data Fusion and
thirdparty solutions to facilitate seamless migrations while ensuring data
integrity and minimal disruption.
Database Architecture and Optimization
o Design and implement scalable database architectures using GCPs managed
database services such as Cloud SQL BigQuery Cloud Spanner Firestore
and Cloud Datastore.
o Optimize database performance through schema design indexing partitioning
sharding and query optimization techniques tailored for cloud environments.
o Architect database solutions that ensure high availability disaster recovery and
data replication across GCP regions.

Cloud Database Management

o Manage and administer databases deployed on GCP services monitoring
performance using tools like Cloud Monitoring Cloud Logging and thirdparty
solutions.
o Implement and maintain automated backups disaster recovery plans and
security protocols to safeguard database environments.
o Collaborate with cloud engineers and DevOps teams to automate database
deployments and configuration management using tools
like Terraform and Google Cloud Deployment Manager.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

o Work closely with application development data engineering and IT operations
teams to align database solutions with business requirements.
o Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical
stakeholders providing guidance on best practices for database architecture and
migration.
o Collaborate with external vendors consultants and partners to ensure
successful project delivery and integration of advanced database solutions.

Security Compliance and Governance

o Implement data security best practices including encryption identity access
management (IAM) and network security configurations to protect sensitive
data.
o Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g. GDPR HIPAA) and
organizational policies throughout the migration and implementation processes.
o Establish data governance policies and manage access controls to secure
database environments and maintain data integrity.

Continuous Improvement and Documentation

o Document database architecture migration processes and best practices to
create reusable playbooks for future projects.
o Stay uptodate with GCP database services new features and best practices to
continually enhance the database architecture and migration processes.
o Identify opportunities for automation and improvement in existing processes to
increase efficiency and reduce manual efforts.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Data Engineering or
a related field. Advanced certifications (e.g. Google Professional Data
Engineer Professional Cloud Architect) are a plus.
7 years of experience in database architecture and management with 3 years of
handson experience specifically with database migration projects to GCP.
Strong expertise in GCP database services such as Cloud SQL (MySQL PostgreSQL SQL
Server) BigQuery Cloud Spanner Firestore and Cloud Datastore.
Proven experience in using migration tools like Google Database Migration
Service Cloud Data Fusion or thirdparty solutions such as Striim or Datastream.
Indepth knowledge of database management systems (DBMS)
like Oracle MySQL PostgreSQL SQL Server and NoSQL databases.
Demonstrated skills in designing and optimizing cloudnative database architectures
ensuring performance scalability and security.
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Google Cloud
Deployment Manager for automating database deployments and configurations.
Experience with database performance tuning backup and restore procedures disaster
recovery and security best practices in cloud environments.

Preferred Skills

GCP certifications such as Professional Data Engineer or Professional Cloud Architect.
Experience with multicloud and hybrid cloud database migration strategies and
implementations.
Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerized database management (e.g. deploying
databases within GKE clusters).
Experience in data governance compliance frameworks and implementing database
policies to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
Knowledge of big data and realtime processing technologies such as Apache
Beam Cloud Dataflow or Apache Kafka.

Tekshapers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race sex age color religion national origin veteran status disability sexual orientation gender identity genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.