Senior Database Architect

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies.

At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population.

As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About the Indiana Office of Technology (IOT) :

The Indiana Office of Technology provides cost-effective, secure, consistent, reliable enterprise-technology services to our partner agencies so that they can better serve our mutual customer, the Hoosier taxpayer.

IOT will also act as the technology and solution enabler for the State, helping its partner agencies achieve business objectives and innovation.

Salary :

Salary is commensurate with training and job experience.

Role Overview :

The Senior Database Architect designs, implements, and manages complex database systems, ensuring their performance, integrity, and security.

You will collaborate closely with other IOT Departments and agency stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into efficient database solutions.

You will also plan for future growth, identify new technologies for adoption by the State, and provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to other team members.

The ideal candidate will have :

• A passion for designing and optimizing database solutions to support the State of Indiana's strategic goals.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a forward-thinking mindset.

A Day in the Life :

• Design and implement database solutions that meet business requirements and ensure scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Test, debug, and document system software upgrades and new releases.
• Collaborate with IOT management to evaluate technical and business goals. Analyze and estimate business value.
• Identify technical problems and needs and then propose solutions using the whole portfolio of IT assets.
• Provide technical direction, support, and leadership to project teams.
• Lead cross-functional teams to capture product / application requirements, align the product / application features to product roadmap / strategy, product / application implementation, and rollout.
• Design and implement solutions across critical architecture domains, Business / Process, Application / Services, Data Information, Technology / Infrastructure / Operations, and Security.
• Work with multiple business areas, applications, data domains, and technologies.
• Work with multiple organizations, functions, and suppliers.
• Ensure solutions meet business needs along with architecturally significant functional and non-functional requirements.
• Anticipate, understand, and communicate the implications of technical decisions on the business, applications, and project timelines and influence decisions accordingly.
• Able to define, lead, and execute technical work.
• Analyze and take on complex technical problems, including advanced data analysis and multiple technologies.
• Stay current with emerging database technologies and best practices and recommend adoption where appropriate.
• Consult with application owners to creatively brainstorm and right-size effective solutions.
• Manage expectations with IT management and software vendors for project deliverables.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What You'll Need for Success :

Must possess an expert knowledge of SQL Server, including : Database architecture, modeling, and designManaging large physical and virtual clusters Multi-terabyte databases in a multi-server environmentInstallation and configurationAutomated deploymentsBackup and recovery tools and methodologiesAlwaysOn Availability Groups in a Virtual Server environmentDatabase Monitoring Tools such as IDERA, Red-Gate, and AppDynamics.

Performance and diagnostic tools including Dynamic Management Views (DMVs), Extended Events, and SQL ProfilerWriting SQL scripts, stored procedures, functions, etc.

High Availability and Disaster Recovery using clustering, log Shipping, and replicationSQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)Team Leadership and Collaboration

Must have experience in the following areas : Cloud Database PlatformsITIL and key IT processes.Programming languages (, C#, Python, PowerShell)ETL processes and related tools.

BI tools such as PowerBI and AWS Quicksight.Managing hybrid-cloud workloads.Creating automation for daily processes.Database charge-back.

Using monitoring tools.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana :

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes :

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program : Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to : 150 hours of paid new parent leaveUp to 15 hours of paid community service leaveCombined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity :

The State of Indiana is an Equal

Opportunity Employer