Cloud Data Platform Architect SQL Server Boston, Massachusetts Full Time View Job

Escher • Boston, MA

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About The Position

We're seeking a Cloud Data Platform Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server to lead the design and optimization of high-throughput, scalable, and reliable database systems deployed in Azure and AWS. This is a critical, strategic role within organization — ideal for someone who has architected enterprise-grade SQL Server solutions processing 100s of millions of transactions or records daily.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including 3+ years in cloud-based deployments (Azure and/or AWS)
• Proven experience with large-scale systems processing millions of rows/transactions per day
• Strong background in query optimization, indexing, partitioning, and concurrency control
• Hands-on experience with Azure SQL Database, SQL Managed Instance, or Amazon RDS for SQL Server
• Deep understanding of database internals and transaction processing
• Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to influence at all levels

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of data and analytical cloud platform solutions
• Knowledge of tools and techniques to analyze performance of SQL solutions

Responsibilities

• Architect scalable and high-performing SQL Server solutions in cloud environments (Azure & AWS)
• Lead the design and execution of strategies to improve operational concurrency, throughput, and reliability
• Work closely with developers, DevOps, and data engineers to optimize performance and cost
• Evaluate current data models and indexing strategies, proposing improvements for cloud-native scalability
• Identify bottlenecks and performance, of queries, updates, and database locking
• Define and implement monitoring, observability, and alerting standards
• Provide leadership in capacity planning, disaster recovery, and high availability design
• Contribute to the strategic roadmap for data platform evolution
• Support R&D projects with architectural guidance on data-heavy applications and services

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Training allowance
• Free coffee and snacks when in the office

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree