Azure Database Architect

Full Time

Toronto, ON

Experience Required

12+ years of experience in database architecture, database modernization, cloud migration, and enterprise data platform design.

Required Technical Expertise

- Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance (SQL MI).
- SQL Server Administration and Architecture.
- Database Performance Tuning and Optimization.
- Data Modeling, Data Architecture, and Database Design.
- Azure Migration Services, DMS, and modernization frameworks.
- High Availability, Disaster Recovery, Replication, and Always On technologies.
- T-SQL, Stored Procedures, Query Optimization, and Indexing.
- Azure networking, security, identity, and governance.
- CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code practices.

Migration & Modernization Expertise
- Design and execute database migrations for ERP, CRM, web applications, data warehouses,



and mission-critical enterprise systems.
- Assess application dependencies and recommend optimal migration paths.
- Define rehost, replatform, refactor, and rebuild strategies.
- Create migration blueprints from legacy systems to up-to-date cloud architectures.
- Evaluate business, cost, performance, availability, and security requirements when recommending target platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Database Administrator Associate.
- Experience with Agile delivery models and DevOps practices.

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