Principal Database Architect

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Principal Database Architect, Multi-Region Data Platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the multi-region data architecture across six AWS-native engines and define cross-region replication patterns
• Define RTO and RPO commitments, cutover and failback runbooks, and validate using Fault Injection Service
• Lead a team of Database Engineers and partner with client leadership on architecture decisions and operational readiness

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years in database engineering and architecture, with at least 5 years in a Principal or Staff-level architect role
• Experience designing multi-region active-passive and active-active data architectures on AWS
• Deep experience with Aurora MySQL and at least three other AWS data engines
• Experience with monolith decomposition and managing transitional data patterns
• Fintech or payments domain experience, including knowledge of regulatory requirements