Job DescriptionAzure Database Architect - Remote/Hybrid (Minnesota)Client: Minnesota Department of Information Technology Services (MNIT) partnering with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)
Solicitation: MNSITE-3831
Location: Remote / Hybrid (St. Paul, MN)
Interview: Microsoft Teams
We are seeking an experienced
Azure Database Architect to support the modernization of Minnesota's Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS). The role focuses on designing and implementing Azure-based databases, Data Lakes, and Data Lakehouse solutions while consolidating data from 87 county databases into a centralized Azure data platform. The architect will lead database design, security, performance optimization, disaster recovery, and mentor technical teams throughout the project.
Key Responsibilities- Design, develop, and implement Azure Data Lakes, Data Lakehouse, and database solutions.
- Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance data storage environments.
- Develop data models and optimize data access patterns.
- Support data transformation, migration, and Azure cloud integrations.
- Implement backup, disaster recovery, and security strategies.
- Configure and manage Azure SQL databases, managed instances, and elastic pools.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and Azure infrastructure.
- Monitor and optimize database performance using Azure monitoring tools.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical leadership and mentoring.
- Maintain technical documentation and ensure compliance with enterprise security standards.
Qualifications- 10+ years of experience in Data Architecture or Database Management.
- Strong expertise in Azure Data Lakes, Azure SQL, relational and non-relational databases.
- Hands-on experience with Azure Databricks and Oracle Databases.
- Experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Monitor, SQL Analytics, Query Performance Insight, Azure Resource Manager, Azure CLI/PowerShell, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong knowledge of data modeling, schema design, indexing strategies, and cloud infrastructure.
- Experience with backup/recovery, geo-replication, RBAC, encryption, and network security.
- Familiarity with Teradata Data Warehouse administration is a plus.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and mentoring skills.
Additional InformationIntegres offers competitive salaries bolstered by a comprehensive benefits package, which provides safety and security for our employees and their families. Our generous benefits package includes:
- Healthcare and Insurance: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability protection, basic life and AD&D insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Recognition and Rewards
- Employee Referral Bonuses
