Azure Database Architect
Expleo•St Paul, MN
•Remote
About The Position
Trissential is hiring an Azure Database Architect to join our client's team in a high-impact role focused on data modernization, cloud architecture, security, and enterprise-scale database solutions. This role is for a seasoned Azure data professional who thrives on building modern, secure, and scalable data platforms. The ideal candidate is passionate about designing data ecosystems that drive business outcomes and enjoys mentoring teams while solving complex technical challenges. This is a fully remote position with full-time and contract-to-hire options available.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Database Architecture, Data Management, or similar enterprise data-focused roles
- Extensive experience designing, developing, and implementing Azure-based data solutions
- Strong expertise with Azure Data Lakes, Azure SQL technologies, and cloud-native database architectures
- Hands-on experience with Databricks in enterprise environments
- Strong Oracle Database experience including administration, optimization, and architecture design
- Experience creating and implementing data transformation solutions and cloud integrations
- Experience developing scripts and programs to support Azure data loading and processing utilities
- Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for data platforms
- Solid knowledge of cloud computing concepts, patterns, and best practices
- Experience using Azure Monitor, Azure Data Factory, SQL Analytics, Query Performance Insight, Azure Resource Manager, Azure CLI, and PowerShell
- Strong understanding of access management, encryption, role-based access control, and network security principles
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and time management skills
- Proven ability to provide technical guidance and mentor other technology professionals
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
- Equivalent combination of education and extensive professional experience may be considered
- Currently authorized to work in the United States
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Data Warehouse Administration
- Experience supporting Teradata Data Warehouse environments
- Expertise with Azure SQL Managed Instances and Elastic Pools
- Experience implementing enterprise backup and recovery strategies using Azure Backup, Geo-Replication, or equivalent technologies
- Advanced performance tuning and database optimization expertise
- Experience working within large-scale enterprise data governance frameworks
- Background supporting highly regulated or security-focused environments
- Microsoft Azure certifications are highly preferred, including: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
Responsibilities
- Support the design, implementation, modernization, and transformation of enterprise data services
- Architect and implement Azure-based data lakes, relational databases, and non-relational database solutions
- Develop and maintain enterprise data models that support business and technical requirements
- Ensure data assets are properly structured, accessible, secure, and aligned with organizational goals
- Recommend and evaluate data platforms, technologies, and architectural standards
- Optimize data access patterns and database performance across multiple environments
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation and architecture artifacts
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and development teams to meet compliance and security requirements
- Design and support backup, recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions
- Support cloud integrations and enterprise data transformation initiatives
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to internal teams
- Assist with CI/CD implementation and automation of data platform deployments
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation – You choose the model that works best for you, both with company-sponsored benefits!
- Extensive Medical Plans
- Dental
- Vision
- HSA with company contribution
- Company sponsored Life Insurance
- Short / Long term disability insurance
- A host of voluntary plans including legal, hospital, accident, pet wellness
- 401k with matching
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Career Development and Advancement
- Strong Team Culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
