via Dice
$80K - 130K a year
Design and architect application-focused relational and NoSQL databases supporting microservices and APIs.
Requires 5+ years software architecture, 10+ years relational database design, data modeling tool experience, SQL proficiency, microservices knowledge, and strong collaboration skills.
Required Qualifications • 5+ years of software architecture/design experience • 10+ years of relational database design & normalization experience o Relational database design + normalization Strong emphasis on 3NF (normalized schemas) Design tables, relationships, keys, constraints • Strong collaboration and communication skills • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments across multiple teams • Hands-on experience with data modeling tools (e.g., DbSchema, Vertabelo, ERBuilder) o Application-focused data modeling (NOT analytics) Both roles design databases for live applications / OLTP systems Not data warehouse, BI, or dashboards or reporting-focused, not Analytics or AI modeling • Work with conceptual → logical → physical models • Use tools like DbSchema, ERwin, ER Studio • Experience with relational databases: o PostgreSQL / MySQL o OR Oracle / SQL Server • Must understand, review, and sometimes write SQL • Validate generated SQL and catch issues • Understanding of data governance (privacy, security, retention) • Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., Cassandra, MongoDB) • Experience with microservices architecture • Understand how applications interact with databases • Support systems built around APIs and services Ideal Candidate Profile (Quick Snapshot) • Strong data modeling + database design expert • Comfortable across relational + NoSQL + cloud environments • Experience working in distributed, microservices-based systems • Strong cross-functional collaborator with product + engineering • Familiarity with: o Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) o Java and/or Go • Cloud experience (AWS preferred) • Experience with data catalog tools (Alation, Collibra) • Background in Insurtech or Fintech
This job posting was last updated on 6/30/2026