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

Solid 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, DevOps, 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 DevOps 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

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