Product Architect - Database Architecture

We are looking for an experienced Product Architect with 18+ years of IT experience, including 10+ years of hands-on expertise in Microsoft SQL Server development and database architecture. The ideal candidate will lead the design and optimization of database solutions, drive technical architecture decisions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure high-performance, scalable product solutions. Experience in the US Healthcare Payer domain is preferred. Responsibilities : - Define and drive the database architecture for enterprise products. - Design, develop, and optimize SQL Server databases, stored procedures, functions, views, triggers, and indexes. - Perform SQL query optimization, profiling, and performance tuning. - Analyse and resolve database performance, data integrity, and application issues. - Design and optimize database schemas for scalability and performance. - Collaborate with development teams to deliver end-to-end database solutions. - Work with business stakeholders to understand requirements and provide technical solutions. - Prepare and maintain database documentation, including stored procedure mapping documents. - Integrate database solutions with third-party applications and APIs. - Lead technical design discussions, architecture reviews, and code reviews. - Identify opportunities to improve product performance and business processes. - Support system enhancements, upgrades, and database modifications. Skills : - 18+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server. - 10+ years of hands-on SQL development experience. - Strong expertise in T-SQL, SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, views, triggers, and indexes. - Experience in database design, data modelling, and schema optimization. - Strong knowledge of SQL performance tuning, query optimization, and SQL profiling. - Experience troubleshooting database and application performance issues. - Understanding of product architecture and enterprise application design. - Experience integrating third-party APIs with SQL-based applications. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. - Experience conducting technical design reviews and code reviews. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills. - Preferred: Experience in the US Healthcare Payer domain. .