Azure Database Architect (Remote)

Job Description · As an Azure Database Engineer, this position will participate in the analysis, design, development, implementation, and potentially ongoing support of Azure Databases and Data Lakes, with a primary focus on the Data Lakehouse and its integrated data reserves. · The responsibilities will include administering, maintaining, and securing data to ensure efficient and reliable data storage solutions. · The position will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data workflows, support data-driven decision-making, and implement best practices for data security and integrity in Azure environments. · This position also will provide mentorship to other Database Engineers. Responsibilities · Develop and implement relational and non-relational databases in Azure. · Develop and implement data transformations. · Ensure data access patterns are optimized. · Maintain necessary documentation. · Coordinate with necessary teams to meet security standards. · Implement disaster recovery solution. · Provide knowledge transfer. Desired Qualifications · Experience with designing, developing, and implementing data lakes and relational and non-relational databases in Azure. · Experience with Databricks. · Experience with Oracle databases. · Strong experience developing and implementing data transformation solutions and cloud infrastructure integration. · Strong experience coding and testing programs and scripts to load data using Azure data load utilities. · Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines. · Experience with cloud computing concepts. · Experience with tools such as Azure Monitor, Azure Data Factory, SQL Analytics, Query Performance Insight, Azure Resource Manager, and Azure CLI/PowerShell for infrastructure management. · Experience in mentoring others in the needed technologies. · Experience developing and implementing backup and recovery strategies using tools such as Azure Backup or Geo-replication. · Experience with role-based access control, encryption, and network security. · Strong organizational and time management skills. · Desired 7 years’ experience designing, developing, and implementing data lakes and relational and non-relational databases in Azure. · Knowledge of data concepts, data modeling, schema design, and indexing strategies. · Knowledge of Azure SQL instances, managed instances, and elastic pools. · Knowledge of Data Warehouse Administration and Teradata Data Warehouse.