Solution Architect I

Job Summary

HCLTech is seeking a Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to design, standardize, and own sovereign-compliant DB PaaS offerings covering both Relational (SQL) and NoSQL platforms. The role focuses on data sovereignty, technology sovereignty, and operations sovereignty, ensuring database services are regulator-aligned, audit-ready, secure, and scalable across regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define sovereign DBaaS reference architectures for SQL and NoSQL platforms

• Design jurisdiction-locked and air-gapped DB deployment models

• Establish tenant isolation models for regulated and critical workloads

• Define data residency, encryption, BYOK/HYOK, and key custody models

• Design HA, DR, backup, retention, and secure data deletion architectures

• Own the DBaaS service catalog including supported engines, versions, and tiers

• Build DBaaS blueprints, templates, and solution documents as reusable assets

• Act as design authority for DBaaS-related architecture and exception reviews

• Support RFPs, strategic deals, and presales with sovereign DB assurance

Skill Requirements

• Strong experience with Relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server)

• Strong experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, key-value / document stores)

• Deep expertise in DB PaaS architectures and cloud-native data services

• Strong understanding of data residency, access sovereignty, and audit requirements

• Experience working in regulated or sovereign cloud environments

Other Requirements

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