Database Architect

Key responsibilities

Architecture & Design

• Design and implement scalable secure and high-performance database solutions across Azure and on-premises environments.

• Develop data models and schemas for structured and unstructured data.

• Architect hybrid data solutions integrating cloud-native services with legacy systems.

Database Technologies

• Lead implementation and optimization of databases including:

• Relational: SQL Server PostgreSQL Oracle

• Cloud-native: Azure SQL Database Azure SQL Managed Instance SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines (IaaS) Cosmos DB

• Graph: Neo4j Azure Cosmos DB (Gremlin API)

• Vector: Milvus Azure AI Search (vector capabilities)

Migration & Modernization

• Lead end-to-end migration of on-premises databases to Azure including assessment planning execution and validation.

• Modernize legacy database platforms using Azure-native services such as Azure SQL Cosmos DB and Azure Synapse.

• Utilize tools like Azure Migrate Data Migration Assistant (DMA) and Database Migration Service (DMS).

• Ensure minimal downtime and data integrity during migrations.

Azure Arc Integration

• Extend Azure management and governance to on-premises and multi-cloud database environments using Azure Arc.

• Enable unified policy security and monitoring across hybrid data assets.

• Deploy and manage Azure-enabled SQL Server and PostgreSQL instances outside Azure using Azure Arc.

Azure VMware Solution (AVS)

• Architect and manage database workloads within Azure VMware Solution (AVS) environments.

• Migrate and optimize SQL Server and other database workloads on AVS using best practices for high availability and performance.

• Leverage AVS components such as vSphere vSAN NSX-T and vCenter for hybrid cloud database operations.

• Integrate AVS-hosted databases with Azure-native services and ensure compliance with enterprise security standards.

Cloud Integration & Monitoring

• Leverage Azure services such as Azure Synapse Azure Data Factory and Azure Monitor for data orchestration and observability.

• Use Kusto Query Language (KQL) to build custom dashboards and reports in Azure Monitor Log Analytics and Application Insights.

Performance & Optimization

• Conduct performance tuning indexing strategies and query optimization.

• Monitor and troubleshoot database performance across environments.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure data security encryption and compliance with industry standards.

• Implement role-based access control and auditing mechanisms.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with data engineers software developers and DevOps teams.

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior database staff.

About you

We know our greatest resource is the ingenuity creativity and innovation of our people. Applications from motivated talented individuals with a keen interest in the energy industry are encouraged.

To be considered for this role applicants should have:

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Azure Cloud Azure Arc and Azure VMware Solution (AVS).

• Strong knowledge of Oracle SQL Server PostgreSQL and Cosmos DB.

• Hands-on experience migrating and modernizing on-premises databases to Azure.

• Familiarity with graph databases (e.g. Neo4j Gremlin) and vector databases (e.g. Milvus Azure AI Search).

• Proficiency in Kusto Query Language (KQL) for Azure resource monitoring and reporting.

• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Ansible and Microsoft ADO Pipelines.

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)

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Required Skills:

Azure CloudAzure ArcDatabase ArchitectKusto Query LanguageKQLSQL ServerPostgreSQLCosmos DBAzure Data FactoryAzure VMware SolutionMigratingmodernizingon-premises databasesData Migration Assistant