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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