Database Architect

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Fully competent Data Architect operating independently with limited supervision. Responsible for end-to-end design decisions within their domain contributing to enterprise standards and modernization initiatives. Work is evaluated based on quality scalability and alignment to architectural principles rather than task completion alone.

ROLE SUMMARY

This role is responsible for designing and evolving the organizations cloud data architecture as applications are migrated and re-architected from on-premises systems to Azure. The Data Architect will define scalable and secure data solutions leveraging Azure-managed database services (PostgreSQL Flexible Server Azure SQL) and drive best practices in data modeling integration automation and interoperability (including FHIR where applicable).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Architecture & Modeling

• Define reference architectures and reusable patterns that enable consistent adoption across multiple application teams

• Design and maintain conceptual logical and physical data models for modernized applications

• Define standards for data structures naming conventions and data lifecycle management

• Ensure alignment between application architecture and data design (transactional domain-driven patterns)

Cloud Data Platform Architecture

• Design and guide implementation of solutions using:

  • Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server

  • Azure SQL / SQL Server

  • Supporting Azure data services (ADF Event Hubs etc.)

• Establish architecture patterns for high availability scalability and disaster recovery

• Provide guidance on database selection across relational and NoSQL options

Modernization & Migration

• Lead data architecture for on-prem to Azure migration and re-platforming efforts

• Define strategies for:

  • Data migration (including near-zero downtime approaches)

  • Data synchronization and cutover

  • Schema modernization and decomposition of legacy designs

Data Integration & Interoperability

• Design integration patterns for batch and real-time data movement

• Support implementation of FHIR-based data structures and interoperability patterns

• Ensure consistency and quality across distributed data systems

Governance Security & Compliance

• Establish standards for:

  • Data security and access controls (AAD RBAC)

  • Data classification and protection

  • Audit and compliance requirements (including healthcare considerations if FHIR is used)

• Ensure architecture aligns with enterprise governance models

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with application teams DBAs engineers and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable data solutions

• Act as a consultative architect influencing design decisions without creating delivery bottlenecks

• Produce and maintain architecture documentation standards and reference patterns

Priority will be given to candidates who reside in the Columbus OH metropolitan area.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role presently or in the future

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

• 4 years of experience in data architecture database design or data engineering

CRITICAL SKILLS

• Strong knowledge (4 years) of cloud-native database platforms (Azure preferred)

• Hands-on experience (4 years) with:

  • Azure PostgreSQL (Flexible Server strongly preferred)

  • Azure SQL / SQL Server

• Experience (4 years) with database migration strategies including:

  • Data synchronization

  • Low/zero-downtime migration patterns

• Proficiency (4 years) in:

  • Terraform or equivalent Infrastructure-as-Code tools

  • CI/CD pipeline integration for database deployments

• Solid understanding of:

  • Data modeling (relational and NoSQL)

  • Distributed data patterns (sharding CQRS event-driven architectures)

  • Experience documenting data architecture standards and procedures

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience with Azure ecosystem services (ADF Synapse Data Lake Cosmos DB)

• Familiarity with FHIR and healthcare data interoperability standards

• Experience with:

• Liquibase or similar schema/versioning tools

• ArgoCD or GitOps deployment models

• Exposure to domain-driven design and microservices-based data architecture

PROBLEM COMPLEXITY

Independently solves complex data architecture challenges spanning multiple systems. Applies sound judgment in selecting patterns technologies and trade-offs within established architectural guidelines.

KNOWLEDGE

Applies broad knowledge of data architecture principles with working knowledge of cloud platforms DevOps practices and integration patterns. Demonstrates ability to operate across database application and infrastructure domains.

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