Database Architect
About The Position
Reily Foods Company is seeking an experienced, highly technical Database Architect to lead the design, development, optimization, and long-term strategy of enterprise data platforms and integrations. The role will architect scalable database solutions supporting ERP, analytics, reporting, integrations, and operational business processes across the organization. The position is based at the company’s Corporate Headquarters in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Database Architect will bring deep expertise in SQL, Python, modern cloud data platforms, and enterprise ERP ecosystems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or comparable systems. The role partners with functional business users and technical teams to translate operational requirements into scalable, maintainable, high-performing data solutions, and contributes to enterprise reporting, analytics, automation, and data warehouse modernization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience will be considered.
- 10+ years of experience in database architecture, database administration, enterprise data engineering, or related technical roles.
- Advanced expertise in SQL development, query optimization, indexing strategies, and relational database design.
- Strong Python development experience focused on data engineering, automation, integrations, and analytics workflows.
- Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, or comparable enterprise data engineering technologies.
- Experience supporting enterprise ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or similar platforms such as SAP or Oracle.
- Experience supporting deployments, environment management, and administrative functions within Microsoft Dynamics Lifecycle Services and/or Microsoft Power Platform Admin Center.
- Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts, dimensional modeling, and enterprise integration patterns.
- Experience collaborating with technical teams and functional business users.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing industry experience.
- Experience in food and beverage manufacturing or distribution environments.
- Experience with Azure data services and cloud architecture.
- Familiarity with Power BI or enterprise analytics and reporting platforms.
- Experience with API integrations, EDI, or middleware solutions.
- Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and source control practices.
- Experience with label development or enterprise labeling platforms.
- Exposure to machine learning, predictive analytics, or advanced data science workflows.
Responsibilities
- Architect, design, and maintain enterprise database environments, data warehouses, and data integration frameworks.
- Develop and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and functions, and implement performance-tuning strategies.
- Design and implement scalable ETL/ELT processes using Python and modern cloud-based data platforms.
- Lead development efforts using Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, or similar enterprise data engineering technologies.
- Partner with ERP teams on integrations, reporting, analytics, and operational data requirements.
- Work with stakeholders to understand reporting and operational needs and translate them into technical solutions.
- Support data architecture and integration efforts for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or similar enterprise ERP systems.
- Support environment management, deployments, and release coordination in Microsoft Dynamics Lifecycle Services and Microsoft Power Platform Admin Center environments related to ERP and application ecosystems.
- Establish and maintain database standards, governance practices, naming conventions, security protocols, and documentation.
- Monitor database performance, troubleshoot issues, and identify optimization opportunities.
- Collaborate with development teams, infrastructure teams, analysts, and external vendors on cross-functional projects.
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to developers, analysts, and support personnel.
- Participate in architecture reviews, planning, and long-term data strategy initiatives led by leadership.
- Support label/report development and document-generation solutions as needed.
Benefits
- 10 paid company holidays.
- Generous paid vacation and sick time.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA).
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match and discretionary profit sharing.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial wellness resources.
- Company-paid disability insurance.
- Company-paid life insurance equal to 1.5× annual compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
