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Looking for aFreelance Software Architect – Informix 4GL & UNIX Platformsto join a team of rockstar developers. The candidate should have aminimum of 7+ yrs. of experience.There are multiple openings. If you're looking for freelance/ part time opportunity (along with your day job) & a chance to work with the top 0.1% of developers in the industry, this one is for you! You will report into IIT'ans/BITS grads with 10+ years of development experience + work with F500 companies (our customers).Company Background- We are a multinational software company that is growing at a fast pace. We have offices in Florida & New Delhi. Our clientele spreads across the US, Australia & APAC. To give you a sense of our growth rate, we've added 70+ employees in the last 6 weeks itself and expect another 125+ by the end of Q3 2025.We are seeking a highly experienced Director of Engineering – Informix with 18+ years of progressive experience in enterprise database engineering, including a strong focus on Informix environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving strategic architecture, high availability, performance, and modernization of our Informix-based systems.This is a leadership role involving both technical expertise and team management across global-scale systems.Key Responsibilities: 1.Lead the strategic planning, design, and management of Informix database systems across critical business functions. 2.Oversee performance tuning, security hardening, and high availability (HDR, ER) implementations. 3.Drive modernization initiatives including database upgrades, migrations, and integrations with cloud platforms. 4.Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, infrastructure, and product teams for seamless data flow and system integration. 5.Define policies around backup/recovery (ontape, onbar), replication, and disaster recovery strategies. 6.Ensure compliance with security standards, data governance, and regulatory requirements. 7.Mentor and guide engineering and DBA teams; foster a culture of performance, accountability, and innovation. 8.Evaluate emerging database technologies and lead transition efforts when required.Manage vendor relationships, licensing, and infrastructure costs effectively.What we need -~35 hours of work per week. -100% remote from our side -You will be paid out every month. -Min 4yrs of experience -Please apply only if you have a 100% remote job currently -If you do well, this will continue for a long time