Azure Database Architect

Integres, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) which was established to provide high quality, insightful, agile information technology-based solutions to its customers. Integrity is a foundational element of everything we strive to do. We seek to develop solutions which respond to the evolving challenges that today’s organizations face using our own unique combination of industry best practices, and evolving techniques and technologies. We started Integres with the intent of building "a company with a soul". As such, we take a servant-leadership approach as the long-term strategy for our success. We are cultivating a corporate family culture which demands excellence and accountability while putting a premium on work/life balance. We empower and support our employees to contribute to achieving our corporate goals by interacting with our customers as true partners, rather than treating their engagement as just another job. We seek to be good corporate citizens and encourage and promote employee participation in community and volunteer work. Azure Database Architect – Remote/Hybrid (Minnesota) Client: Minnesota Department of Information Technology Services (MNIT) partnering with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Solicitation: MNSITE-3831 Location: Remote / Hybrid (St. Paul, MN) Interview: Microsoft Teams We are seeking an experienced Azure Database Architect to support the modernization of Minnesota's Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS). The role focuses on designing and implementing Azure-based databases, Data Lakes, and Data Lakehouse solutions while consolidating data from 87 county databases into a centralized Azure data platform. The architect will lead database design, security, performance optimization, disaster recovery, and mentor technical teams throughout the project. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and implement Azure Data Lakes, Data Lakehouse, and database solutions. Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance data storage environments. Develop data models and optimize data access patterns. Support data transformation, migration, and Azure cloud integrations. Implement backup, disaster recovery, and security strategies. Configure and manage Azure SQL databases, managed instances, and elastic pools. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and Azure infrastructure. Monitor and optimize database performance using Azure monitoring tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical leadership and mentoring. Maintain technical documentation and ensure compliance with enterprise security standards. 10+ years of experience in Data Architecture or Database Management. Strong expertise in Azure Data Lakes, Azure SQL, relational and non-relational databases. Hands-on experience with Azure Databricks and Oracle Databases . Experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Monitor, SQL Analytics, Query Performance Insight, Azure Resource Manager, Azure CLI/PowerShell, and CI/CD pipelines. Strong knowledge of data modeling, schema design, indexing strategies, and cloud infrastructure. Experience with backup/recovery, geo-replication, RBAC, encryption, and network security. Familiarity with Teradata Data Warehouse administration is a plus. Excellent communication, documentation, and mentoring skills. Integres offers competitive salaries bolstered by a comprehensive benefits package, which provides safety and security for our employees and their families. Our generous benefits package includes: Healthcare and Insurance: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability protection, basic life and AD&D insurance 401(k) Savings Plan Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) Employee Recognition and Rewards Employee Referral Bonuses Integres is an equal opportunity affirmative-action employer. We encourage Minority/Female/Protected Veteran/Disabled applicants to apply. Integres, LLC proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime, or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.