> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1256483-azure-database-architect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1256483-azure-database-architect). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Azure Database Architect - **Company:** TekCommands Inc - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States - **Salary:** $136,406.0 - $175,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Database, Databases, Data Infrastructure, Disaster Recovery, SQL Azure, Cloud Services, Google Cloud, Database Optimization, Database Performance, HybridCloud, Cloud Migration, Legacy Systems - **Published:** July 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usc888f1053a7fcad10d9ec048cfebe537 ## About the Role 16 19 years of experience in Database, Solution, or Enterprise Architecture. Strong expertise in Azure SQL Managed Instance. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Experience with cloud migration, modernization, and hybrid cloud environments. Strong knowledge of database performance tuning, security, and disaster recovery. Excellent communication and architecture documentation skills. Nice to Have Experience in the Life & Annuities Insurance domain. Work Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid) ## Description We are seeking an experienced Database Architect to design, implement, and optimize enterprise cloud-based database and application architectures. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Azure SQL Managed Instance, cloud migration, and modern data platforms across Azure, AWS, and GCP. Experience in the Life & Annuities Insurance domain is a plus. Key Responsibilities Design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud database architectures using Azure SQL Managed Instance. Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives from legacy systems to Azure, AWS, or GCP. Optimize database performance, scalability, and availability. Define architecture standards, best practices, and governance for cloud solutions. Collaborate with development, infrastructure, security, and operations teams. Provide architectural guidance throughout design, development, and deployment. Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, disaster recovery, and performance requirements. ## Related Videos - [Azure-Well Architected Framework - designing mission critical workloads in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1529-azure-well-architected-framework-designing-mission-critical-workloads-in-practice) - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. All of them. How I became sysadmin on Azure, AWS, GCP and Alibaba.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100339-hacking-mssql-on-cloud-all-of-them-how-i-became-sysadmin-on-azure-aws-gcp-and-alibaba) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Automated MS SQL Server database deployments with dacpacs and Azure DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/334-automated-ms-sql-server-database-deployments-with-dacpacs-and-azure-devops) - [Tomorrow's cloud data platforms - fully managed database-as-a-service (DBaaS)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/254-tomorrow-s-cloud-data-platforms-fully-managed-database-as-a-service-dbaas) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix)