Sr IT Architect- Database

                                                                                                                           Sr IT Architect- Database 

Who We Are: 

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities. 

Your role on the team: (job description) 

• Design, develop, and optimize logical and physical database models to support business and technical requirements 

• Oversee the architecture, implementation, and management of highly available, scalable, and secure database solutions (on-premises and/or cloud) 

• Set database standards, guidelines, and best practices for data modeling, data integrity, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery 

• Collaborate with software engineers, data analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data needs and translate them into robust database designs 

• Evaluate and recommend new database technologies, tools, and platforms to meet evolving business requirements 

• Lead or participate in database migration, integration, and modernization initiative 

• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning strategies for optimal efficiency 

• Enforce data governance policies and ensure compliance with data security and privacy regulations 

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to database administrators and junior engineers 

• Develop and maintain database documentation, architecture diagrams, and data dictionaries 

Other Duties: 

• As required and assigned 
• Supports GEODIS’ programs for Safety, Health, Environment, Quality , Ethics, Compliance, CSR and Sustainability 

 

What you need: (requirements) 

• 8+ years of experience in database design, architecture, and administration 

• Deep expertise in relational (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) database technologies 

• Experience with cloud database solutions (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL) is highly desirable  

• Strong knowledge of database performance tuning, backup/recovery, and security best practices  

•  Proficient in SQL, data modeling tools, and scripting languages  

•  Experience with data warehousing, ETL processes, and big data solutions is a plus. (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery)  

•  Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator, AWS Certified Database – Specialty, or equivalent are a plus  

•  Experience with distributed database systems and sharding strategies  

•  Exposure to real-time streaming platforms (Kafka, Kinesis)  

• Relevant certifications (Oracle OCA/OCP, AWS Database Specialty, Microsoft DP-300 

Bonus if you have: (Preferred requirements) 

• Strategic thinking and architectural vision 

•   Leadership and mentoring abilities  

• Strong documentation and presentation skills  Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment  

• Excellent analytical, problem-solv