Database Architect

EdgeConneX•Herndon, VA

19h•$150,000 - $170,000•Remote

About The Position

Led by an experienced management team and supported by a strong investor group, including large and experienced institutions and strategic partners, EdgeConneX offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where we are bringing flexibility, proximity, power, and connectivity to some of the world’s key businesses. With major offices in Herndon, Denver, and Amsterdam, we have a global footprint and a unified team of employees committed to providing a premier customer experience and delivering the full spectrum of data center solutions, from core to edge, like no other data center provider can do. Focused on driving innovation and helping our customers define and deliver their own unique vision for the Edge, at any scale, in any market worldwide, for any requirement, we are building tomorrow’s data center infrastructure, today for some of the world’s most demanding Network, Content, and Cloud customers. Title: Database Architect (Azure-SQL SVR) We are seeking a highly skilled Database Architect with expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing large-scale database systems and deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud technologies. This role requires proficiency in architecting secure, scalable, and high-performance database solutions, particularly in cloud environments. The ideal candidate will play a key role in shaping our data infrastructure and ensuring that it meets the business’s growing needs. This position can be remote if relocating to the D.C. Metro area isn't realistic. If that's the case, some travel may be required to get integrated with our mostly centralized team at HQ.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in database development, architecture, and optimization.
Minimum of 1+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure database services.
Expertise in SQL (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL)
Extensive experience with Azure SQL Database, SQL Managed Instance, Azure Data Lake, etc .
Proven track record of designing and implementing databases for high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.
Experience with cloud migration strategies and cloud database architectures.
Expertise in using Azure DevOps , Git.

Nice To Haves

Experience with .NET web application development in C# , including building APIs, microservices, and integrating databases with web applications.
Those with expertise in NoSQL database (e.g. Cosmos DB, MongoDB) are highly encouraged to apply
Proficiency in database performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization within cloud-based environments would be an added dimension to the person hired

Responsibilities

Lead the architecture, design, and development of robust, scalable database systems for enterprise-level applications using Microsoft Azure technologies.
Optimize and maintain databases, ensuring performance, scalability, security, and reliability.
Develop complex queries, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and data structures to support high-availability applications.
Leverage Azure services such as Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, Azure Data Lake , and Azure Blob Storage to develop and manage cloud-based databases.
Define and enforce best practices in database design, data modeling, indexing, and performance tuning.
Collaborate closely with software engineering teams to ensure database integration and efficient data access for applications.
Stay current with emerging Azure technologies and best practices to drive innovation and continuous improvement within the database team.
Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership in cloud database architecture and development.
Participate in the cloud migration of on-premises databases to Azure and ensure a smooth transition.