Database Architect Job at STAFFVIRTUAL (Manila)

Job Description

We are seeking a Database Architect to design, manage, and optimize both our application data architecture and data warehousing environment. This role will define database schemas, ensure data consistency, and maintain performance across transactional and analytical systems. In our organization, this role plays a key part in ensuring our data layer supports scalable application development and reliable reporting. The Database Architect works closely with Engineering, Product, and leadership to align data design with business workflows, analytics, and system performance. This role requires strong technical expertise across relational databases and modern data platforms such as Snowflake.

Job Responsibility

Design and maintain database schemas aligned to business workflows and product requirements
Define standards for data modeling, naming conventions, and structure across systems
Ensure consistency between transactional systems and analytics platforms
Review and approve schema changes to maintain integrity and scalability
Design and manage data models within Snowflake or similar platforms
Define data pipelines and structures to support reporting and analytics
Ensure data is structured for efficient querying and business intelligence use
Partner with stakeholders to support reporting, dashboards, and data access needs
Monitor and optimize performance across both application databases and data warehouse environments
Improve query performance, indexing strategies, and data access patterns
Identify and resolve bottlenecks across transactional and analytical workloads
Ensure systems operate efficiently under expected load and growth
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data across systems
Define rules for data validation, relationships, and constraints
Implement governance practices for data quality, lineage, and usage
Establish standards for managing schema changes and data access
Design systems to support growth in data volume and system usage
Define strategies for partitioning, replication, and scaling
Ensure high availability and disaster recovery planning
Support backup, restore, and failover processes
Partner with Engineering to align database design with application architecture
Work with Product and Business Analysts to translate workflows into data models
Support analytics and reporting teams with well-structured data models
Provide guidance on data-related decisions across teams
Define and enforce database and data platform standards across the organization
Guide teams on proper data access, modeling, and performance practices
Review implementations to ensure alignment with architecture standards
Continuously improve how data is structured and used across systems
Maintain clear documentation of schemas, data models, and data flows
Ensure data structures are understandable and accessible across teams
Track changes to database and warehouse structures over time
Provide visibility into data health, performance, and risks

Requirements

5–10 years of experience in database architecture, data engineering, or related roles
Strong experience with relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar)
Experience designing and working with Snowflake or similar data warehouse platforms
Deep understanding of data modeling for both transactional and analytical systems
Experience optimizing database and warehouse performance
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Nice to have

Experience with data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS
Familiarity with data governance, lineage, and auditing practices
Experience in compliance-driven or regulated environments

What we offer

Competitive compensation and benefits package
HMO Day 1 + FREE dependent coverage
Allowances
Attendance bonus
Paid time offs
Company-provided work setup (laptop, monitor, accessories)
Training, career growth, and global exposure
A collaborative and supportive team culture

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