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Job Title:

Cloud Database Architect

Location: Richmond, VA (REMOTE with Restricted Approved Locations)

Employment Type:

Full Time Direct Hire

Position Summary:

We are seeking a

Cloud Database Architect

with deep expertise in

SQL ,

Microsoft Azure , and modern cloud-based data architecture. This role is responsible for supporting, maintaining, reporting, and monitoring production and non-production database environments with an emphasis on

automation, scalability, and high availability . The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience across cloud platforms, scripting, data integration tools, and cloud-native technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Architect, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing

Azure-based data solutions .

Support and manage

production and non-production databases , ensuring high availability, performance tuning, and disaster recovery.

Develop and manage

automation

for deployments, backups, monitoring, and recovery processes.

Implement and monitor

cloud cost controls , efficiency strategies, and access management.

Create and maintain

SQL Agent Jobs ,

SSIS packages , and

Azure Data Factory

workflows.

Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams using

GitHub ,

Artifactory , and automation tools.

Maintain

cloud services, dashboards, analytics, reporting, logging , and user access policies.

Work with

Azure Modern Data Warehouse Services ,

Managed Instances ,

Integration Runtime , and

Reservations .

Support and integrate

Snowflake

where applicable in data pipelines and processing workflows.

Technical Skills:

Programming & Scripting:

T-SQL

PowerShell

Python

C#

Bash

Infrastructure as Code: ARM (Azure Resource Manager) templates

CFT (CloudFormation Templates)

Tools & Platforms: Azure (including ADF, Synapse, MI, Functions, Reservations)

Google Cloud (nice to have)

GitHub, Artifactory

Redgate tools (SQL Compare, SQL Monitor, etc.)

SQL Server

Linux and Windows environments

Cloud Expertise: In-depth understanding of

cloud technologies , including:

Reporting & Analytics

Monitoring & Logging

Cloud Functions & Services

Dashboard creation

Query optimization

Access and Identity Management

Required Qualifications:

3+ years

of developing

enterprise data and database solutions .

3+ years

managing

production databases

in large-scale environments.

2+ years

of experience implementing and managing

cloud-based data platforms

(preferably in Azure).

Strong knowledge of

relational and cloud-native databases .

Demonstrated experience with

Azure SQL ,

ADF ,

Integration Runtime , and related services.

Familiarity with

DevOps practices

and integration of cloud infrastructure via IaC.

Preferred Certifications:

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate

Soft Skills:

Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.

Strong communication and documentation abilities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Willingness to learn new technologies and contribute to innovation.

#DICE