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Location: Fully Remote (St. Paul, MN)

Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract-to-Hire Options Available

Are you a seasoned Azure data professional who thrives on building modern, secure, and scalable data platforms? Trissential is hiring an Azure Database Architect to join our client's team in a high-impact role focused on data modernization, cloud architecture, security, and enterprise-scale database solutions. If you're passionate about designing data ecosystems that drive business outcomes and enjoy mentoring teams while solving complex technical challenges, this opportunity is for you.

What's in It for You?

• Work on enterprise-scale Azure data transformation and modernization initiatives
• Influence architecture decisions that shape the future of data-driven service delivery
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams focused on innovation, security, and scalability
• Lead the design of modern Azure-based data platforms, data lakes, and database environments
• Share your expertise through mentoring, knowledge transfer, and technical leadership
• Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote work environment while contributing to mission-critical projects
• Partner with experienced cloud, security, and infrastructure professionals on cutting-edge initiatives

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation, modernization, and transformation of enterprise data services
• Architect and implement Azure-based data lakes, relational databases, and non-relational database solutions
• Develop and maintain enterprise data models that support business and technical requirements
• Ensure data assets are properly structured, accessible, secure, and aligned with organizational goals
• Recommend and evaluate data platforms, technologies, and architectural standards
• Optimize data access patterns and database performance across multiple environments
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation and architecture artifacts
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and development teams to meet compliance and security requirements
• Design and support backup, recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions
• Support cloud integrations and enterprise data transformation initiatives
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to internal teams
• Assist with CI/CD implementation and automation of data platform deployments

Skills & Experience You Should Possess

• 10+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Database Architecture, Data Management, or similar enterprise data-focused roles
• Extensive experience designing, developing, and implementing Azure-based data solutions
• Strong expertise with Azure Data Lakes, Azure SQL technologies, and cloud-native database architectures
• Hands-on experience with Databricks in enterprise environments
• Strong Oracle Database experience including administration, optimization, and architecture design
• Experience creating and implementing data transformation solutions and cloud integrations
• Experience developing scripts and programs to support Azure data loading and processing utilities
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for data platforms
• Solid knowledge of cloud computing concepts, patterns, and best practices
• Experience using Azure Monitor, Azure Data Factory, SQL Analytics, Query Performance Insight, Azure Resource Manager, Azure CLI, and PowerShell
• Strong understanding of access management, encryption, role-based access control, and network security principles
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Proven ability to provide technical guidance and mentor other technology professionals

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience with Data Warehouse Administration
• Experience supporting Teradata Data Warehouse environments
• Expertise with Azure SQL Managed Instances and Elastic Pools
• Experience implementing enterprise backup and recovery strategies using Azure Backup, Geo-Replication, or equivalent technologies
• Advanced performance tuning and database optimization expertise
• Experience working within large-scale enterprise data governance frameworks
• Background supporting highly regulated or security-focused environments

Education & Certifications You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
• Equivalent combination of education and extensive professional experience may be considered
• Microsoft Azure certifications are highly preferred, including:
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate

What We Offer

At Trissential, we value expertise, innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth. By joining our client's team, you'll have the opportunity to work on transformative technology initiatives while enjoying a supportive and flexible work environment

• Competitive Compensation - You choose the model that works best for you, both with company-sponsored benefits! $153,000-$165,000 annually or $96-$102 per hour. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents - Extensive Medical Plans, Dental, Vision, HSA with company contribution, company sponsored Life Insurance and Short / Long term disability insurance, a host of voluntary plans including legal, hospital, accident, pet wellness, and 401k with matching
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Career Development and Advancement - Expleo is a global company in 29 Countries worldwide with a high focus on development
• Strong Team Culture - Collaborate with experienced professionals who value precision, performance, and teamwork

This role is open only to candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States

Ready to be part of something exciting?

If you're an experienced Azure Database Architect who enjoys designing modern cloud data platforms, driving technical excellence, and delivering enterprise-scale solutions, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your architecture career with Trissential and our client