Database Enterprise Architect

The Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE) in Bengaluru India brings together the resources and expertise of the Chevron global network with talent in India to enhance agility and technological innovation to optimize solutions for the world’s current and future energy challenges. As one of the leading energy providers worldwide, Chevron is involved in the production of crude oil and natural gas, manufacturing of transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and additives, and the development of enabling technologies. Chevron's vision is to be the global energy company most admired for its people, partnerships, and performance. With a clear purpose to develop affordable, reliable, ever-cleaner energy that enables human progress, we believe human ingenuity has the power to solve any challenge and overcome any obstacle. Meeting the world’s growing energy needs requires the pursuit of innovations and advancements that deliver a better future for all. About the position: We are seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Database Architect within 12 to 15 years of experience to design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade database solutions across both Azure Cloud and on-premises infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in relational, NoSQL, graph, vector databases & related tools, and will play a key role in shaping the data strategy, ensuring scalability, performance, and security across all platforms. Key Responsibilities: Architecture & Design Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance database solutions across Azure and on-premises environments. Develop data models and schemas for structured and unstructured data. Architect hybrid data solutions integrating cloud-native services with legacy systems. Database Technologies Lead implementation and optimization of databases including: Relational: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle Cloud-native: Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines (IaaS), Cosmos DB Graph: Neo4j, Azure Cosmos DB (Gremlin API) Vector: Milvus, Azure AI Search (vector capabilities) Migration & Modernization Lead end-to-end migration of on-premises databases to Azure, including assessment, planning, execution, and validation. Modernize legacy database platforms using Azure-native services such as Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and Azure Synapse. Utilize tools like Azure Migrate, Data Migration Assistant (DMA), and Database Migration Service (DMS). Ensure minimal downtime and data integrity during migrations. Azure Arc Integration Extend Azure management and governance to on-premises and multi-cloud database environments using Azure Arc. Enable unified policy, security, and monitoring across hybrid data assets. Deploy and manage Azure-enabled SQL Server and PostgreSQL instances outside Azure using Azure Arc. Azure VMware Solution (AVS) Architect and manage database workloads within Azure VMware Solution (AVS) environments. Migrate and optimize SQL Server and other database workloads on AVS using best practices for high availability and performance. Leverage AVS components such as vSphere, vSAN, NSX-T, and vCenter for hybrid cloud database operations. Integrate AVS-hosted databases with Azure-native services and ensure compliance with enterprise security standards. Cloud Integration & Monitoring Leverage Azure services such as Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Monitor for data orchestration and observability. Use Kusto Query Language (KQL) to build custom dashboards and reports in Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights. Performance & Optimization Conduct performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization. Monitor and troubleshoot database performance across environments. Security & Compliance Ensure data security, encryption, and compliance with industry standards. Implement role-based access control and auditing mechanisms. Collaboration & Leadership Work closely with data engineers, software developers, and DevOps teams. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior database staff. Qualifications Proven experience with Azure Cloud, Azure Arc, and Azure VMware Solution (AVS). Strong knowledge of Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Cosmos DB. Hands-on experience migrating and modernizing on-premises databases to Azure. Familiarity with graph databases (e.g., Neo4j, Gremlin) and vector databases (e.g., Milvus, Azure AI Search). Proficiency in Kusto Query Language (KQL) for Azure resource monitoring and reporting. Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Ansible and Microsoft ADO Pipelines. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Preferred Certifications Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) What we can offer you Everything we do at Chevron is guided by our values and our commitment to The Chevron W