Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in database architecture, design, and administration. Expertise in relational database management systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL). Expertise in NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra). Proficiency in database design principles, data modeling, and optimization techniques. Strong understanding of database security best practices and compliance requirements. Experience with database administration tasks (backup, recovery, monitoring, capacity planning). Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Experience with cloud-based database technologies (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database) is a plus.