Platform Architect, Data & Database Solutions

Apex Fintech Solutions•Austin, TX

1d•$148,800 - $186,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As Platform Architect for Data & Database Solutions, you will lead the design and implementation of cloud-based solutions that form the foundation of our data platform. This role requires deep technical expertise in GCP technologies combined with strategic thinking to translate complex business requirements into scalable, sustainable architectural solutions. You will drive critical initiatives that shape how our organization leverages data, working closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure our technology strategies align with organizational objectives. Your work will directly impact our ability to deliver secure, compliant, and high-performing data solutions that meet the rigorous standards of the fintech industry while supporting our clients and enhancing our data platform capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related technical field
Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in technology solutions, development, and architecture
At least 10 years of experience leading complex system integration projects with focus on cloud data migration, data integration, data modeling, and performance tuning
7+ years of experience leading strategic digital transformation initiatives in enterprise environments
4+ years of management experience overseeing multiple concurrent projects
Minimum 2 years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams across different functions and geographies
Deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) products and services with demonstrated ability to design comprehensive cloud-based solutions
Proven leadership capabilities with strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with technical teams and business stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to navigate complex and ambiguous situations while maintaining focus on strategic objectives
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive consensus across diverse groups
Track record of delivering solutions that adhere to regulatory requirements and industry standards without compromise
Experience working in collaborative environments with commitment to professional conduct and team-oriented culture
Ability to mentor and develop technical talent while maintaining a continuous learning mindset

Responsibilities

Define the database architecture roadmap spanning on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, ensuring alignment with business objectives and product requirements
Select and standardize DBMS technologies, architectural patterns, and tooling for OLTP and OLAP use cases across the organization
Lead capacity planning initiatives and design scaling strategies including partitioning, sharding, and multi-region/high-availability architectures
Develop logical and physical data models, entity-relationship diagrams, and schemas that appropriately balance normalization and denormalization requirements
Establish comprehensive data governance standards covering naming conventions, versioning, lineage tracking, and retention policies with supporting documentation
Optimize database performance through query tuning, indexing strategies, caching mechanisms, and execution plan analysis; conduct load testing and benchmarking
Implement high-availability solutions including replication, backup/restore procedures, and disaster recovery strategies with clearly defined RPO/RTO targets
Instrument and monitor database health, capacity utilization, and SLA compliance; lead incident response efforts and conduct thorough postmortems
Enforce security controls including encryption at rest and in transit, comprehensive auditing, RBAC/IAM policies, and data access governance
Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure adherence to GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, FINRA, and other industry-specific regulatory requirements
Introduce and maintain CI/CD practices for database changes utilizing migration tools such as Liquibase, Flyway, or Alembic
Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using Infrastructure as Code tools including Terraform and CloudFormation
Establish guardrails for schema evolution, implement change review processes, and define rollback strategies
Advise engineering teams on schema design principles and query optimization best practices; conduct thorough design reviews
Mentor database administrators and software engineers; develop training programs and maintain comprehensive internal documentation
Evaluate emerging technologies and conduct proofs of concept with detailed cost/performance analyses to inform strategic decisions