About KnowBe4

KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, is used by tens of thousands of organizations around the globe. KnowBe4 enables organizations to manage the ongoing problem of social engineering by helping them train employees to make smarter security decisions, every day.

Fortune has ranked us as a best place to work for women, for millennials, and in technology for four years in a row! We have been certified as a "Great Place To Work" in 8 countries, plus we've earned numerous other prestigious awards, including Glassdoor's Best Places To Work.

Our team values radical transparency, extreme ownership, and continuous professional development in a welcoming workplace that encourages all employees to be themselves. Whether working remotely or in-person, we strive to make every day fun and engaging; from team lunches to trivia competitions to local outings, there is always something exciting happening at KnowBe4.

The Principal Database Architect is a pivotal figure within our Platform Engineering department, responsible for leading the Database Engineering team and managing our entire database and datastore ecosystem. This role plays a crucial role in shaping our database infrastructure, ensuring it remains efficient, secure, and scalable to support our business objectives.

Responsibilities:

Expertise in database architecture and design, with proficiency in various database systems, including SQL and NoSQL, Elasticsearch, Vector.
Strong knowledge of AWS Database and Datastore services, especially AWS DMS, AWS Aurora (MySQL & PostgreSQL), AWS OpenSearch, and AWS DynamoDB
Proven experience in performance monitoring and optimization of databases to ensure high availability and low-latency access to data.
Exceptional leadership and team management skills to effectively lead and mentor the Database Engineering team.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities to identify and address potential database and query performance issues.
Familiarity with data security and compliance standards to ensure data integrity and protection.
Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
Ability to evaluate and recommend new database technologies and vendors for adoption.
Proficiency in documentation and knowledge sharing to maintain comprehensive records of database architecture, configurations, and best practices.
Experience in leveraging generative AI for real-world applications and projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum 12 years of experience in database architecture, design, and administration, including various database and datastore systems (SQL, NoSQL, in-memory databases, object storage, etc).
Expertise in database architecture and design, with proficiency in various database systems, including SQL and NoSQL, Elasticsearch, Vector.
Strong knowledge of AWS Database and Datastore services, especially AWS DMS, AWS Aurora (MySQL & PostgreSQL), AWS OpenSearch, and AWS DynamoDB
Proven experience in performance monitoring and optimization of databases to ensure high availability and low-latency access to data.
Exceptional leadership and team management skills to effectively lead and mentor the Database Engineering team.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities to identify and address potential database and query performance issues.
Familiarity with data security and compliance standards to ensure data integrity and protection.
Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
Ability to evaluate and recommend new database technologies and vendors for adoption.
Proficiency in documentation and knowledge sharing to maintain comprehensive records of database architecture, configurations, and best practices.

Our Fantastic Benefits

We offer company-wide monthly bonuses, employee referral bonuses, 401k matching (US), fully paid medical insurance (US), open/generous paid time off (length varies by country), parental leave (length varies by country), adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, certification reimbursement, certification completion bonuses, gym benefits, and a relaxed dress code - all in a modern, high-tech, and fun work environment. For more details about our benefits, visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/benefits.

Note: An applicant assessment and background check may be part of your hiring procedure.

Individuals seeking employment at KnowBe4 are considered without prejudice to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/request-accommodation.

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Principal Database Architect (Hybrid)

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