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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Architect (Remote) - **Company:** Koniag Services, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Database, Cloud Engineering, Information Systems, Databases, Data Architecture, Data Structures, Data Systems, Relational Databases, Software Design Documents, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), SQL Azure, Team Foundation Server, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, SQL Stored Procedures, Data Streaming, Transact-SQL, Software Repository, Scripting, Indexer, Pandas, Information Technology, Data Lineage, Enterprise Integration, Integration Frameworks, Physical Data Models, Mulesoft - **Published:** November 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9288820/database-architect-remote ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). * Extensive experience in enterprise data architecture, relational modeling, and designing data solutions for large, workflow-driven systems. * Expertise in Azure SQL, T-SQL, performance tuning, and cloud data engineering. * Experience working in Agile Scrum environments with Azure DevOps/TFS. * Experience with integration platforms (MuleSoft or similar)., * Experience Developing T-SQL Stored Procedures, Triggers, and Functions * Experience writing Python scripts using Pandas * Extensive experience in enterprise data architecture and relational data modeling. * Deep expertise in Azure SQL, T-SQL, indexing, and cloud-based data performance tuning. * Experience supporting large-scale workflow, inspection, or compliance-driven systems. * Familiarity with MuleSoft or comparable enterprise integration platforms. * Experience delivering solutions within an Agile Scrum environment. * Proficiency in using Azure DevOps for work management and technical documentation. Soft Skills * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. * Excellent communication skills for presenting complex data concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. * Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical and business teams. * High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. * Ability to lead, mentor, and guide team members. * Experience working with government clients. Security Requirements * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance. * Must meet all Federal suitability requirements. Good to Have - But Not Required * Experience working specifically with USDA APHIS or other federal compliance systems. * Advanced experience with MuleSoft or other enterprise integration platforms. * Experience designing data architectures supporting inspection, incident, compliance, or regulatory workflows. * Background in cloud security, data lineage tooling, or large-scale data governance frameworks. * Experience mentoring junior data engineers or architects. ## Description The Data Architect will work closely with the CTIS-M DME team, USDA APHIS leadership, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver enterprise data modeling, workflow-aligned data structures, FOIA-ready audit capabilities, and integration frameworks that comply with USDA, APHIS, FEA, and federal ICT standards. This position also participates directly in Agile sprint execution, documentation, requirements analysis, and Section 508 compliance processes. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance., Enterprise Data Architecture & Modeling * Guide the design and optimization of the CTIS-M Azure SQL data architecture supporting all Regulated Garbage (RG) workflows. * Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models, ER diagrams, metadata structures, lineage rules, and retention policies. * Ensure all data structures are compliant with USDA, APHIS, PPQ, FEA, federal regulatory, audit, and reporting requirements. * Define and enforce enterprise data modeling standards, naming conventions, and governance practices. Workflow, Compliance, and Regulatory Data Support * Translate APHIS Regulated Garbage Program Manual requirements into sustainable, automated data flows and scalable relational schemas. * Support electronic workflows for Compliance Agreements, inspections, monitoring checklists, direct observations, incidents, escalations, and enforcement records. * Enable FOIA-ready audit trails and data structures aligned to regulatory workflows. * Support integration and data exchange with external systems, including CBP Agricultural Workspace, APHIS ARM, IPHIS, FMD, and enterprise authentication systems (eAuthentication, UMS, Login.gov). Technical Delivery, Cloud Architecture & Performance * Optimize T-SQL queries, indexing, performance tuning, partitioning, and cloud SQL configuration. * Ensure solutions comply with Section 508 accessibility requirements for system-generated content, forms, and documents. * Support performance, load, and stress testing for data-layer components. * Collaborate with developers to ensure secure, compliant, vulnerability-free data implementation. Agile Delivery & Documentation Requirement * Participate in Agile ceremonies including backlog grooming, sprint planning, sprint review, and retrospectives. * Create and maintain user stories, functional and non-functional requirements, data requirements, process flows, and technical design documentation. * Support required Azure DevOps/TFS artifact population: backlog items, documentation, code repositories, burn-down/velocity reports, and deployment artifacts. * Contribute to architecture reviews and ensure alignment to CTIS-M modernization strategy. Collaboration * Provide technical guidance to developers implementing data-layer features. * Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering, business, and federal stakeholder teams. * Communicate complex data architecture concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. * Support knowledge transfer and training activities as part of CTIS-M deployment.