Cloud Solution Architect

Everforth Apex

United States

about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

10 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

dice.com

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Data Analysis Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Security Data Systems Disaster Recovery Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Python (Programming Language) Microsoft SQL Server SQL Azure Platform as a Service (PAAS)

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Job description

We’re looking for a senior-level Cloud Solution Architect to lead SQL Server and Azure data platform design, modernization, and performance optimization efforts., This role is ideal for someone who combines deep SQL expertise with strong cloud (Azure) experience, and enjoys working directly with stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-performing data solutions. What You’ll Do Architect & Modernize Data Platforms

Design and optimize SQL Server environments (on-prem + Azure)
Lead migrations and upgrades to:
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Managed Instance
SQL Server on Azure VMs
Drive performance tuning, scalability, and reliability

Ensure Performance & Availability

Implement HA/DR solutions (Always On, clustering, geo-replication)
Troubleshoot and optimize using Query Store, execution plans, indexing
Conduct SQL code reviews and performance assessments

Cloud & Security

Deploy and manage Azure SQL (PaaS & IaaS)
Handle security & compliance:
Azure AD, Managed Identity
TDE, Always Encrypted
Auditing & threat protection
Support migration from non-SQL platforms

Analytics (Nice to Have)

Work with Power BI / Microsoft Fabric
Support reporting, dashboards, and analytics workloads
Experience with Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks, or Python is a plus

Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a trusted advisor to technical and business teams
Lead architecture discussions, workshops, and solution design sessions

Requirements

10+ years of experience with SQL Server
Strong expertise in:
SQL Server (on-prem + Azure)
Azure SQL Database / SQL on Azure IaaS
Proven experience with:
Performance tuning & optimization
High availability / disaster recovery
Migrations & upgrades

Preferred

Power BI or Microsoft Fabric experience
Exposure to modern data/AI concepts (Databricks, vector search, etc.)

Ideal Candidate

Deep hands-on SQL Server expert who has moved workloads to Azure
Strong in performance tuning, HA/DR, and migration strategy
Comfortable in client-facing / advisory roles
Bonus: experience with analytics and Power BI

About the company

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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