Overview
On Site
$150,000 - $170,000 annually
Full Time
Skills
Scalability
Stored Procedures
Data Structure
Cosmos-Db
Storage
Management
Database Design
Data Modeling
Performance Tuning
Collaboration
Software Engineering
Innovation
Continuous Improvement
Mentorship
IT Management
Database Architecture
Optimization
Microsoft SQL Server
PostgreSQL
MySQL
SQL Azure
SQL
Data Lake
High Availability
Disaster Recovery
Migration
Cloud Computing
Database
Microsoft Azure
DevOps
Git
Artificial Intelligence
Messaging
Job Details
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Herndon, VA that is seeking a Database Architect.
Responsibilities:
* Lead the architecture, design, and development of robust, scalable database systems for enterprise-level applications using Microsoft Azure technologies
* Optimize and maintain databases, ensuring performance, scalability, security, and reliability.
* Develop complex queries, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and data structures to support high-availability applications
* Leverage Azure services such as Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, Azure Data Lake, and Azure Blob Storage to develop and manage cloud-based databases
* Define and enforce best practices in database design, data modeling, indexing, and performance tuning
* Collaborate closely with software engineering teams to ensure database integration and efficient data access for applications
* Stay current with emerging Azure technologies and best practices to drive innovation and continuous improvement within the database team
* Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership in cloud database architecture and development
* Participate in the cloud migration of on-premises databases to Azure and ensure a smooth transition
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
* 10+ years of experience in database development, architecture, and optimization
* Minimum of 1+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure database services
* Expertise in SQL (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL)
* Extensive experience with Azure SQL Database, SQL Managed Instance, Azure Data Lake, etc.
* Proven track record of designing and implementing databases for high-availability and disaster recovery solutions
* Experience with cloud migration strategies and cloud database architectures
* Expertise in using Azure DevOps, Git
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce has a client in Herndon, VA that is seeking a Database Architect.
Responsibilities:
* Lead the architecture, design, and development of robust, scalable database systems for enterprise-level applications using Microsoft Azure technologies
* Optimize and maintain databases, ensuring performance, scalability, security, and reliability.
* Develop complex queries, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and data structures to support high-availability applications
* Leverage Azure services such as Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, Azure Data Lake, and Azure Blob Storage to develop and manage cloud-based databases
* Define and enforce best practices in database design, data modeling, indexing, and performance tuning
* Collaborate closely with software engineering teams to ensure database integration and efficient data access for applications
* Stay current with emerging Azure technologies and best practices to drive innovation and continuous improvement within the database team
* Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership in cloud database architecture and development
* Participate in the cloud migration of on-premises databases to Azure and ensure a smooth transition
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
* 10+ years of experience in database development, architecture, and optimization
* Minimum of 1+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure database services
* Expertise in SQL (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL)
* Extensive experience with Azure SQL Database, SQL Managed Instance, Azure Data Lake, etc.
* Proven track record of designing and implementing databases for high-availability and disaster recovery solutions
* Experience with cloud migration strategies and cloud database architectures
* Expertise in using Azure DevOps, Git
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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