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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Architect - **Company:** Koniag Services, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $29,120 - $180,960 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Database, Software Quality, Databases, Data as a Services, Data Dictionary, Data Integrity, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Structures, Relational Databases, Database Storage Structures, IT Management, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, MicroStrategy, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Software Engineering, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Transact-SQL, Database Optimization, Indexer, Information Technology, Data Analytics - **Published:** November 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/job/database-architect/12205777?handler=ApplyRedirect ## About the Role The Database Architect, Senior position aligns as an E2 (Engineer 2) at 9th Way Insignia. An Engineer 2 is an experienced engineer who works independently on complex assignments, applies advanced problem-solving skills to design and implement durable technical solutions, and is expected to contribute to technical direction through mentoring, code quality leadership, and strong engineering judgment. This level typically operates with minimal supervision, collaborates effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders, and consistently delivers high-impact outcomes., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering/technical discipline (required); five (5) additional years of directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of meeting the degree requirement. * Three (3)+ years of experience performing database architecture and/or DBA responsibilities inenterprise environments. * Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft SQL Server, relational data modeling, T-SQL, stored procedures, indexing, query optimization, and performance tuning. * Experience supporting data movement and reporting needs (e.g., ETL patterns, integrations, and analytics consumption). * Proven ability to produce and maintain technical database documentation and recurring operational reports (e.g., data dictionary, schema change documentation, performance and compliance reporting). * Stakeholder communication skills and ability to coordinate work across engineering, security, and reporting teams in a structured delivery environment. * Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance at the Tier 1 (Low) level. Preferred/Desired: * Experience supporting federal programs and governance-heavy environments with strong documentation and compliance expectations. * Experience supporting MicroStrategy. * Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Azure/AWS database specialty, security-focused credentials). ## Description Designs, administers, and optimizes SQL Server databases supporting the VA's enterprise acquisition systems. Responsibilities include data modeling, schema and stored procedure development, query and performance tuning, reporting support, data dictionary maintenance, security and encryption coordination, compliance reporting, documentation, and safe database change deployment. The role collaborates with engineering, integration, security, and reporting teams while ensuring data integrity, scalability, auditability, and operational readiness. The summary above was generated by AI 9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business bringing transformative technology to our government customers so they can achieve their missions. Our specialties include cybersecurity, cloud modernization, software development, data analytics, enterprise architecture, enterprise IT, analytics, process automation, and artificial intelligence. Learn more about 9th Way Insignia at https://9thwayinsignia.com/. Application password: Niner, 9th Way Insignia is looking for a Database Architect, Senior to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Enterprise Acquisition Systems Support (EASS) program, enabling the Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS) portfolio- an integrated environment of COTS, GOTS, and custom solutions that supports VA acquisition modernization and data drivendecision-making. This role provides senior-level database architecture and administration, ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performing data services that support operational continuity, integrations, and enterprise reporting., * Ability to support Senior Database Architect in providing full-spectrum database architecture and DBA support across the EASS eCMS portfolio, ensuring performance, data integrity, scalability, and compliance with enterprise standards. * Ability to architect, administer, and optimize SQL Server environments, including schema management, stored procedures/functions, indexing strategies, query optimization, and performance tuning. * Design and implement database structures, create tables, and establish data relationships to support application enhancements and integrations. * Produce optimized SQL queries and data structures that support enterprise reporting and analytics consumption needs. * Develop and maintain a comprehensive data dictionary and ensure regular updates to reflect schema and data model changes. * Support identity and encryption-related implementation and maintenance activities impacting database access and protection, coordinating with security and platform stakeholders. * Produce and maintain recurring database reporting artifacts, including schema management reports, system performance reports, and security compliance reporting. * Ensure database work supports auditability, operational readiness, and predictable release implementation through clear documentation and disciplined change control. * Collaborate with engineering, integration, and reporting teams to ensure database changes are implemented, tested, and deployed predictably and safely., Designs secure, scalable database and data-warehouse architectures; develops logical and physical data models, schemas, metadata, interfaces, and integration standards. Coordinates clustering, backup, recovery, load balancing, and availability strategies. Plans upgrades, recommends infrastructure and configuration improvements, and tests database structures and programs. Collaborates with architects, analysts, and project teams to align database solutions with business and technical requirements., Design and modernize enterprise data architecture for a federal compliance system. Develop relational data models, audit-ready data structures, integrations, and workflow-aligned schemas using Azure SQL and T-SQL. Optimize queries and cloud database performance, support testing and secure implementation, and contribute to Agile delivery, requirements, documentation, Section 508 compliance, and Azure DevOps artifacts. Guide developers, collaborate with government stakeholders, and support training and knowledge transfer. 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