Cloud Data Platform Architect – SQL Server at Escher Group
Boston, MA 02110, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 25

Experience

3 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

English, Leadership Skills, Computer Science, Microsoft Sql Server, Query Optimization, Indexing, Sql, Communication Skills, Transaction Processing, Amazon Rds, Large Scale Systems, Sql Server, Soft Skills

Industry

Information Technology/IT

Description

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We’re seeking a Cloud Data Platform Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server to lead the design and optimization of high-throughput, scalable, and reliable database systems deployed in Azure and AWS. This is a critical, strategic role within organization — ideal for someone who has architected enterprise-grade SQL Server solutions processing 100s of millions of transactions or records daily.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 10+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including 3+ years in cloud-based deployments (Azure and/or AWS)
  • Proven experience with large-scale systems processing millions of rows/transactions per day
  • Strong background in query optimization, indexing, partitioning, and concurrency control
  • Hands-on experience with Azure SQL Database, SQL Managed Instance, or Amazon RDS for SQL Server
  • Deep understanding of database internals and transaction processing
  • Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to influence at all levels

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Microsoft SQL Server Expertise: Strong proficiency in SQL and related database technologies. ,
  • Knowledge of data and analytical cloud platform solutions
  • Knowledge of tools and techniques to analysis performance of SQL solutions.

SOFT SKILLS

  • Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
  • Communication: Strong communication skills, especially in client-facing interactions, with English as the primary language.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

  • A Bachelor or Master of Science in Computer Science or a related field is required.
Responsibilities
  • Architect scalable and high-performing SQL Server solutions in cloud environments (Azure & AWS)
  • Lead the design and execution of strategies to improve operational concurrency, throughput, and reliability
  • Work closely with developers, DevOps, and data engineers to optimize performance and cost
  • Evaluate current data models and indexing strategies, proposing improvements for cloud-native scalability
  • Identify bottlenecks and performance, of queries, updates, and database locking
  • Define and implement monitoring, observability, and alerting standards
  • Provide leadership in capacity planning, disaster recovery, and high availability design
  • Contribute to the strategic roadmap for data platform evolution
  • Support R&D projects with architectural guidance on data-heavy applications and services
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