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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Platform Architect - **Company:** Sprouts Farmers Market - **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Sql Server Data Tools (SSDT), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Database, Cloud Engineering, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Migration, Data Security, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Software Design Documents, Disaster Recovery, Failover Clustering, Github, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Liquibase, Log Shipping, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, MySQL, Open Source Technology, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Query Optimization, Role-Based Access Control, DataOps, Runbook, SQL Databases, SQL Server Integration Services, Alwayson, Datadog, Scripting, Azure Data Factory, Cloud Monitoring, Grafana, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Collibra, Bicep, Dynamic Data, Terraform, Azure Synapse Analytics - **Published:** June 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=be1d2f0b19c98908 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Tooling?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience. * 10+ years of experience with MS SQL Server in enterprise environments, with at least 3 years in an architect or lead capacity. * 5+ years working with large-scale databases (5TB+) in high-availability configurations. * 3+ years hands-on experience with cloud database platforms (Azure SQL Database / Managed Instance) and open-source RDBMS platforms (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar). * Proven experience building and operating DataOps pipelines with CI/CD tooling (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or equivalent). * Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Bicep) for database resource provisioning. Technical Skills * Expert-level proficiency in MS SQL Server: AlwaysOn AG, WSFC, replication, log shipping, and failover clustering. * Strong knowledge of cloud-native database services: Azure SQL MI, Azure Synapse, and related PaaS offerings. * Proficiency with open-source RDBMS platforms: PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MariaDB - including replication, extensions, and performance tuning. * Experience with modern ETL/ELT patterns, SSIS, Azure Data Factory, or dbt. * Proficiency in PowerShell and Python for automation, scripting, and platform management. * Hands-on experience with database CI/CD tools (Flyway, Liquibase, SSDT, or similar). * Solid understanding of data security: TDE, row-level security, dynamic data masking, RBAC, and cloud IAM patterns. * Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), including execution plan analysis and workload isolation. * Familiarity with observability tools (Datadog, Azure Monitor, SQL Insights, or equivalent). * Knowledge of data governance frameworks and catalog tooling (Purview, Collibra, or similar) a plus. * Microsoft certifications (DP-300, DP-900, AZ-900) preferred. ## Description The Platform Architect serves as the technical authority for data platform decisions, partnering with engineering, analytics, and business teams to deliver scalable, secure, and highly available data systems. The ideal candidate brings deep SQL Server expertise alongside hands-on experience with cloud database platforms, infrastructure-as-code, and CI/CD pipelines for data workloads. This role operates within a hybrid Agile/ITIL model and requires both independent ownership of complex architectural initiatives and strong cross-functional collaboration. Flexibility for on-call coverage and off-hours maintenance windows is required. Essential Functions: Define and own the enterprise data architecture roadmap, aligning platform strategy with business objectives and technology trends. * Lead the design and governance of MS SQL Server, Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, and related relational platforms across development, staging, and production. * Architect and implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions including AlwaysOn Availability Groups, failover clustering, and cloud-native replication. * Drive DataOps adoption by integrating database changes into CI/CD pipelines, automating deployments, and managing infrastructure-as-code (IaC) for data platform resources. * Establish and enforce data platform standards, naming conventions, security controls, and governance policies. * Lead performance engineering efforts, including proactive query tuning, index strategy, workload management, and capacity planning for multi-TB environments. * Evaluate and recommend cloud database services and emerging technologies, providing build-vs-buy analysis and proof-of-concept implementations. * Mentor and guide database engineers and developers, elevating data platform knowledge across the organization. * Partner with development teams on complex schema design, API data patterns, and data warehouse modeling. * Oversee data migration and upgrade projects, including major version upgrades and cloud lift-and-shift initiatives. * Drive automation of operational processes including monitoring, alerting, backup validation, and routine maintenance using PowerShell, Python, or similar. * Provide escalation support for critical production incidents and participate in 24x7 on-call rotation. * Produce architectural documentation, including solution design documents, runbooks, and data flow diagrams., Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible employee, you'll be able to transfer the money you've already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free. We offer DailyPay so you don't have to wait for payday to access the money you've already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you've made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday. You can learn more by visiting https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/. Why Sprouts: Grow with us! If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer's market setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts' management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance. 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