Role Overview:
- Database Architect will be responsible for the end-to-end design, development, and delivery of containerized database solutions (MySQL and Postgres) tailored for rApps in the AT&T environment.
- The role will oversee the complete lifecyclefrom conceptual architecture through Docker image creation and Helm chart deliverywhile integrating solutions seamlessly into AT&T's CI/CD pipeline and conforming to Application migration requirements. The architect will also design upgrade paths, custom backup/restore mechanisms, performance optimization strategies, and security hardening for databases running in constrained, non-operator-based environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead architecture design for MySQL and Postgres database containers, ensuring performance, scalability, and security.
- Collaborate with DevOps engineers to produce Docker images and Helm charts for database deployment.
- Integrate containerized DB solutions with AT&T CI/CD pipelines and rApp CSAR packaging.
- Define day0/day1 configurations for varying DB sizes, workloads, and performance requirements.
- Establish processes for patch management, upgrades, and vulnerability remediation.
- Design and implement custom backup/restore strategies in absence of platform-native support.
- Ensure full DSLA compliance and automated alert/reporting capabilities without developer intervention.
- Provide guidance and support during troubleshooting in delivery and initial deployment phases.
- Liaise with Ericsson Migration team, ATT Dev teams, and platform teams to resolve design constraints.
- Document architecture, processes, and operational guidelines.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 10+ years in database architecture and design (MySQL & Postgres preferred).
- Strong experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes, Helm charts).
- Proven record in designing high-performance, secure database solutions in cloud-native environments.
- Expertise in database performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning.
- Familiarity with DSLA compliance, monitoring tools, and alerting frameworks.
- Solid understanding of backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies for containerized DBs.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline integration and automation.
- Experience with production-grade troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
