MariaDB SME/Technical Architect

Job description

Accountabilities You will lead the design, optimization, and operational integrity of MariaDB environments supporting distributed ServiceNow implementations, including: Designing, installing, configuring, and maintaining MariaDB architectures across multiple environments and sites. Managing database replication strategies to ensure high availability, scalability, and optimal system performance. Collaborating closely with ServiceNow administrators to align database design with application requirements and operational needs. Translating business and technical requirements into detailed database architecture and configuration specifications. Leading technical workshops and providing guidance on database design, optimization, and implementation approaches. Supporting performance tuning, troubleshooting, and continuous optimization of MariaDB systems in Linux/VMware environments. Contributing to backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning to ensure system resilience and data integrity. Enforcing security, compliance, and operational best practices across database environments. Providing technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and participating in code and configuration reviews. Developing and maintaining automation scripts (Python/Bash) to streamline database operations and monitoring. Documenting architectures, processes, and technical decisions to ensure knowledge continuity and governance. Requirements The ideal candidate is a highly experienced database architect with deep MariaDB expertise and strong consulting and communication skills: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. 3–5+ years of hands-on MariaDB or MySQL engineering/consulting experience, with strong preference for MariaDB-specific expertise. Strong knowledge of InnoDB internals, transaction processing, and database engine behavior. Proven experience in performance tuning, optimization, and scaling MariaDB in distributed Linux/VMware environments. Hands-on expertise with high availability, replication architectures, and multi-site database clustering. Experience with backup, recovery strategies, and disaster recovery planning. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Bash for automation and operational efficiency. Strong understanding of database security controls, compliance requirements, and best practices. Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills in complex technical environments. Strong communication skills with the ability to lead client-facing discussions and technical workshops. Preferred: RaptorDB or alternative MariaDB storage engine experience, ITIL v3/v4 certification, ServiceNow CSA certification. Benefits Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Additional protection options including life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage. Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care needs. 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Generous paid time off, holidays, and personal leave options. Remote work flexibility supporting work-life balance. Professional development opportunities within a highly specialized technical consulting environment. Inclusive and collaborative culture focused on innovation, learning, and technical excellence. How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1 This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a MariaDB SME/Technical Architect in United States. This role is a senior technical position focused on designing, optimizing, and maintaining a highly available, distributed MariaDB architecture supporting enterprise-grade ServiceNow environments. You will serve as the subject matter expert responsible for ensuring database performance, scalability, and reliability across multi-site on-premises deployments. The position requires close collaboration with ServiceNow administrators, business analysts, and technical stakeholders to translate operational requirements into robust database solutions. You will play a critical role in driving architectural decisions, improving system resilience, and ensuring best practices for security, compliance, and performance tuning. The environment is highly technical and collaborative, combining hands-on engineering with strategic architecture leadership. This is an opportunity to influence mission-critical systems that support complex, large-scale digital operations.