Azure Database Architect Location: Toronto, ON Work Model: Hybrid Employment Type: Full time (FTE) Required Experience 12+ years of experience in Database Architecture, Cloud Migration, Database Modernization, and Enterprise Data Platform Design Extensive experience designing and migrating enterprise databases to Microsoft Azure Strong expertise in Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance (SQL MI), and SQL Server Architecture Proven experience leading large-scale cloud transformation and database modernization initiatives Key Responsibilities Architect and design enterprise-scale database solutions on Microsoft Azure .

Define database architecture strategies and recommend the optimal database platform ( Azure SQL Database, SQL Managed Instance, Azure PostgreSQL, SQL Server , etc.) based on business and technical requirements.

Design migration strategies for legacy, hybrid, and cloud-native applications.

Lead migrations from SQL Server, Oracle, and legacy databases to Azure cloud platforms.

Develop modernization roadmaps for transitioning monolithic applications to cloud-native and microservices architectures.

Define enterprise standards for High Availability (HA), Disaster Recovery (DR), Backup, Security, Governance, and Performance Optimization .

Conduct architecture reviews, technical assessments, and mentor development and database engineering teams.

Collaborate with Application Architects, Infrastructure, Security, Dev

Ops, and Business stakeholders.

Assess application dependencies and recommend Rehost, Replatform, Refactor, or Rebuild migration strategies.

Evaluate business, cost,



security, availability, and performance requirements to recommend optimal cloud database solutions.

Required Technical Skills Azure SQL Database Azure SQL Managed Instance (SQL MI) Microsoft SQL Server Administration & Architecture Azure Database Migration Service (DMS) Azure PostgreSQL Database Performance Tuning & Query Optimization Data Modeling, Data Architecture & Database Design T-SQL, Stored Procedures, Indexing, Query Optimization High Availability (HA), Disaster Recovery (DR), Replication, Always On Availability Groups Azure Networking, Identity, Security & Governance CI/CD Pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Migration & Modernization Expertise Enterprise database migration and modernization Azure Cloud Migration Strategy & Planning ERP, CRM, Data Warehouse, and Mission-Critical Application Migrations Legacy Application Modernization Cloud-Native Database Architecture Migration Assessment and Dependency Analysis Rehost, Replatform, Refactor, and Rebuild Strategies Preferred Qualifications Bachelor''s or Master''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300) Experience with Agile delivery methodologies and Dev

Ops practices Key Competencies Enterprise Database Architecture Cloud Transformation & Modernization Strategic Technical Decision Making Technical Leadership & Mentoring Stakeholder Management Problem Solving & Analytical Skills Excellent Communication & Collaboration Skills

📌 Azure Database Architect || Toronto, ON - Hybrid || Fulltime FTE
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