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, 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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