Senior Database Architect (Azure PostgreSQL)

ABOUT FPT SOFTWARE

• FPT Software, a subsidiary of FPT Group, is a leading global IT service provider headquartered in Vietnam. With 33,000+ employees in 88 offices across 30 countries, we serve 1,100+ clients, including 96 Fortune 500 companies.
• We believe diversity fuels innovation and strive to create an inclusive workplace where talents of all backgrounds thrive. We welcome expatriates and international professionals to bring fresh perspectives and help shape the future of technology.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Architecture & Strategy 

• Define and maintain enterprise database architecture standards, principles, and best practices. 
• Design scalable, resilient, and secure PostgreSQL solutions on Azure. 
• Lead cloud-native database modernization and transformation initiatives. 
• Drive database platform strategy for performance, scalability, governance, and operational excellence. 
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend architectural improvements. 

Azure PostgreSQL Architecture 

• Architect and implement solutions using Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server. 
• Design and optimize Read Replica architecture for reporting and read-intensive workloads. 
• Develop scaling strategies for high-volume OLTP and analytical workloads. 
• Design multi-environment database platforms supporting development, testing, UAT, and production. 
• Lead capacity planning and growth forecasting activities. 

Performance Engineering & Optimization 

• Analyze database workloads and identify performance bottlenecks. 
• Optimize SQL queries, indexing strategies, execution plans, and database configurations. 
• Tune PostgreSQL memory, storage, IOPS, connection management, and workload distribution. 
• Develop performance baselines, KPIs, and SLA metrics. 
• Lead root cause analysis for critical performance incidents. 
• Drive proactive performance monitoring and optimization initiatives. 

Database Governance & Compliance 

• Define database governance frameworks and standards. 
• Establish backup, retention, auditing, and monitoring policies. 
• Implement least-privilege access controls and role-based security. 
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate security requirements. 
• Conduct architecture reviews and technical risk assessments. 

Automation & Database DevOps 

• Implement database Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or Bicep. 
• Automate provisioning, monitoring, patching, and maintenance processes. 
• Integrate database deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions. 
• Develop CI/CD practices for database schema management. 
• Standardize operational procedures and automation frameworks. 

Technical Leadership 

• Serve as the organization's PostgreSQL and Azure database Subject Matter Expert (SME). 
• Mentor DBAs, cloud engineers, and development teams. 
• Provide technical governance and architecture review oversight. 
• Drive database platform innovation and modernization. 
• Partner with enterprise architects and application teams on solution design. 

REQUIREMENTS

• 15+ years of database administration, engineering, and architecture experience. 
• 5+ years of hands-on Microsoft Azure experience. 
• Proven experience managing mission-critical enterprise databases. 
• Experience supporting large-scale PostgreSQL environments exceeding 5TB+. 
• Strong track record delivering cloud migration and modernization projects. 

Communication Requirements 

• Communicate effectively with Group Office, Markets, leadership, and external vendors. 
• Clearly articulate architectural decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

WHAT COMPANY OFFERS

Successful candidates will be part of a friendly, motivated and committed talent teams with various benefits and attractive offers: 

• Attractive offer, plus annual compensation and performance bonus. 
• FPT Care insurance plan tailored for FPT employees
• Support for learning and certificate examination. 
• Chance to work onsite in US, Euro and Asian countries   
• Company shuttle buses provide convenient way of transportation for all employees. 
• Salary review 1 time/year or on excellent performance 
• Annual Summer Vacation: follows company’s policy and starts from May every year 
• International, dynamic, friendly working environment 
• Annual leave, working conditions follow Vietnam labor laws. 
• Other allowances: transportation allowance, lunch allowance, working on-site allowance, etc. 
• FTown Campus provide many facilities for FPT employees such as football ground, basketball & volleyball, gym & yoga centre, restaurant, cafeteria, etc. 

CONTACT
Department: South Talent Acquisition – FPT Software Workforce Assurance – FPT Software Ho Chi Minh Company Limited
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.career.fpt-software.com