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bswift · 5 hours ago

VP, Database Architecture and Engineering

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $220K/yr

bswift is a leading benefits administration company that specializes in providing tailored solutions for clients. The Vice President of Database Architecture & Engineering is responsible for defining and driving the vision, architecture, and engineering practices for bswift’s enterprise database platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and performance across all database environments.

Health CareInformation TechnologySoftware

Responsibilities

Define and execute the enterprise Database Platform Engineering strategy aligned with product, cloud transformation, and business goals

Drive modernization initiatives for tooling, automation, and developer experience

Establish standards for SQL Server deployments, reliability, performance optimization, capacity management, and disaster recovery

Lead modernization across all database platforms, including transitions toward cloud-native and managed database services

Partner with application teams to ensure database designs meet scalability, observability, security, and compliance requirements

Own reference architectures for SQL Server and related data platforms

Establish best practices for performance, scalability, security, and cost efficiency in AWS

Own and manage HA/DR architectures including Always On Availability Groups, clustering, and replication

Standardize database-as-code practices using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools

Introduce automation for patching, backups, schema migrations, and performance tuning

Ensure 99.95%+ availability for Tier-1 database services

Implement and optimize observability capabilities including monitoring, logging, alerting, and proactive incident response

Drive capacity planning, cost optimization, and FinOps practices for database platforms

Introduce and scale modern engineering practices including IaC, CI/CD for database changes, and advanced observability tooling

Evaluate emerging cloud-native database technologies and make recommendations for adoption

Enforce enterprise-grade security controls such as encryption at rest/in transit, least-privilege access, data masking, and auditing

Ensure database platforms remain compliant with SOC, HIPAA, HITRUST, and other regulatory frameworks

Partner with the CISO on data protection, vulnerability management, and modernization of security practices

Collaborate with Product Engineering leadership to deliver database solutions optimized for developer speed, reliability, and flexibility

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives on database strategy, architecture, modernization, and risk

Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of database architects and engineers

Foster a culture of innovation, automation, operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement

Qualification

Microsoft SQL ServerAWS database servicesDatabase securityAutomationIaC toolsPerformance tuningHA/DR architecturesObservability toolsCloud migration initiativesNoSQL familiarityLeadership experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience (required)

Expert-level experience with Microsoft SQL Server (performance tuning, indexing, partitioning, query optimization)

Deep expertise with Always On AGs, clustering, replication, and HA/DR architectures

Strong understanding of database security (TDE, RLS, Always Encrypted, auditing)

Strong experience with AWS database services (RDS for SQL Server, Aurora, DynamoDB familiarity)

Hands-on experience with automation and IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, PowerShell)

Proficiency with observability and performance tools (CloudWatch, Idera, Redgate, AppD, Performance Insights, SQL Profiler, Extended Events)

Demonstrated experience leading large-scale modernization or cloud migration initiatives

Strong leadership experience managing architecture and engineering teams

Preferred

Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Experience with additional cloud providers or multi-cloud strategies

Familiarity with NoSQL, caching technologies, or event-driven architectures

Experience in a regulated industry (healthcare, insurance, financial services)

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits: Access to health, dental, and vision plans to support your wellness and that of your family.

Competitive Compensation: A compensation package that recognizes your skills, experience, and contributions, including performance-based incentives for most roles.

Retirement Savings Plans: Options to help you plan for a secure financial future with employer-sponsored retirement savings programs.

Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth, including training and access to resources to support your career progression.

Supportive Culture: A work environment that encourages collaboration, open communication, and creative problem-solving, where your voice and ideas are valued.

Employee Wellbeing Initiatives: Programs focused on mental health, financial planning, and wellness resources to help you thrive inside and outside of work.