Led by an experienced management team and supported by a strong investor group, including large and experienced institutions and strategic partners, EdgeConneX offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where we are bringing flexibility, proximity, power, and connectivity to some of the world’s key businesses. With major offices in Herndon, Denver, and Amsterdam, we have a global footprint and a unified team of employees committed to providing a premier customer experience and delivering the full spectrum of data center solutions, from core to edge, like no other data center provider can do.
Focused on driving innovation and helping our customers define and deliver their own unique vision for the Edge, at any scale, in any market worldwide, for any requirement, we are building tomorrow’s data center infrastructure, today for some of the world’s most demanding Network, Content, and Cloud customers.
Title: Database Architect (Azure)
We are seeking a highly skilled Database Architect with expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing large-scale database systems and deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud technologies. This role requires proficiency in architecting secure, scalable, and high-performance database solutions, particularly in cloud environments. The ideal candidate will play a key role in shaping our data infrastructure and ensuring that it meets the business’s growing needs. This position will start as a mostly full time in-office position out of our Herndon, VA office during onboarding, but pivot to a true hybrid set-up after 90 days. This position is not open to those looking for a full-time remote position despite the company's view towards work/life balance and flexibility.
Key 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.
- Implement and manage database high-availability and disaster recovery strategies using Azure tools like Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery.
- 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.
Qualifications:
- 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.
Optional Qualifications:
- Experience with .NET web application development in C#, including building APIs, microservices, and integrating databases with web applications.
- Those with expertise in NoSQL database (e.g. Cosmos DB, MongoDB) are highly encouraged to apply
- Proficiency in database performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization within cloud-based environments would be an added dimension to the person hired
US Salary Range
$150,000—$170,000 USD
EdgeConneX believes diversity – of thought, backgrounds and experiences – affects all that we do, from our employees to the solutions we deliver. Our goal is to create an environment in which inclusion through diversity helps deepen the lives and work experience of our employees, enhances our innovation and creativity, and enriches our involvement in our communities. EdgeConneX is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, as well as any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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EdgeConneX® is your global data center provider, operating highly proximate, high-powered, purpose-built solutions for customers at any scale – Edge, Far Edge, Hyperscale, and Edge Cable Landing Stations – anywhere in the world.
