Sr. Database Architect

Job Description

Who We Are

Through our service brands Hyundai Motor Finance, Genesis Finance, and Kia Finance, Hyundai Capital America offers a wide range of financial products tailored to meet the needs of Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia customers and dealerships. We provide vehicle financing, leasing, subscription, and insurance solutions to over 2 million consumers and businesses. Embodying our commitment to grow, innovate, and diversify, we strive to reimagine the customer and dealer experience and launch innovative new products that broaden our market reach. We believe that success comes from within and are proud to support our team members through skill development and career advancement. Hyundai Capital America is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture for our workforce. We are a values-driven company dedicated to supporting both internal and external communities through volunteering, philanthropy, and the empowerment of our Employee Resource Groups. Together, we strive to be the leader in financing freedom of movement.

We Take Care of Our People

Along with competitive pay, as an employee of HCA, you are eligible for the following benefits:

1. Medical, Dental and Vision plans that include no-cost and low-cost plan options
2. Immediate 401(k) matching and vesting
3. Vehicle purchase and lease discounts plus monthly vehicle allowances
4. Paid Volunteer Time Off with company donation to a charity of your choice

What to Expect

The Sr. Database Architect is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and managing enterprise-wide database systems to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and security. This role will oversee cloud-based database management and retrieval including structured, unstructured, and big data to align database architecture with business objectives. In addition, this role will oversee the administration of database platforms, and drive and support innovation in data solutions.

What You Will Do

1. Design and oversee database architectures ensuring they meet organizational needs for performance and scalability.
2. Lead and manage both cloud-based database platforms (e.g. AWS RDS, Redshift, Postgress, OCI) and on-site database (e.g. Oracle, SQLServer, Postgress) to support enterprise applications and data strategies.
3. Guide and direct database automation efforts, including task orchestration and monitoring.
4. Establish database governance policies, security measures, and compliance standards.

What You Will Bring

1. Minimum 8 years progressive experience in data modelling, database performance tuning, strategic and tactical planning.
2. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
3. Oracle Certified Professional/ AWS Database Specialty or equivalent.
4. Database Management Expertise: Expertise managing both on-site databases and cloud-based platforms.
5. Familiarity with database technologies for structured, unstructured and big data retrieval.
6. Database optimization and Governance: Strong knowledge of database security, compliance and governance policies.
7. Ability to oversee and direct database performance tuning and automation efforts.
8. Innovation and Adaptability: Aptitude for learning and applying emerging database technologies, including graph (e.g. neo4j/oracle 23ai) and vector databases; interest in exploring innovative trends such as server-less databases and data mesh architectures.
9. Leadership and Collaboration: Proven ability to mentor outsourced teams and guide cross-functional collaboration.
10. Excellent communication skills to align database strategies with business objectives.

Employees in this class are subject to extended periods of sitting, standing and walking, vision to monitor and moderate noise levels. Work is performed in an office environment.