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# Azure Database Architect

- **Company:** Integres, LLC
- **Location:** Saint Paul, MN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Query Performance, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Cloud Computing, Databases, Data Architecture, Data Transformation, Data Security, Data Warehousing, Database Development, Disaster Recovery, Monitoring of Systems, Network Security, SQL Azure, Oracle Databases, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, SQL Databases, Teradata SQL, Data Storage Technologies, Azure Data Factory, Cloud Monitoring, Database Optimization, Azure Powershell, Database Performance, Non-relational Database, Data Lakehouse, Azure Resource Manager, Databricks
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=27254be8f26dfe64

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

* 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.


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