Azure Database Architect: Cloud Modernization Leader

Acestack; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Acestack in Toronto, ON is seeking an Azure Database Architect to lead enterprise cloud database initiatives with a hybrid work model. The role focuses on designing, migrating, and modernizing databases on Microsoft Azure for mission-critical applications.

You will work with Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL MI, and SQL Server architectures, guiding large-scale transformations, governance, security, and performance optimization in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Database Architecture, Cloud Migration and Enterprise Data Platform Design.
• Extensive experience migrating enterprise databases to Microsoft Azure.
• Strong expertise in Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL MI, and SQL Server Architecture.
• Proven experience leading large-scale cloud transformation and database modernization.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design enterprise-scale database solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Define database architecture strategies and select optimal platforms (Azure SQL DB, SQL MI, Azure PostgreSQL, SQL Server).
• Design migration strategies for legacy, hybrid, and cloud-native apps.
• Lead migrations from SQL Server, Oracle, and legacy databases to Azure cloud platforms.
• Develop modernization roadmaps for transitioning monolithic apps to cloud-native/microservices.
• Define enterprise standards for HA, DR, backup, security, governance, and performance.
• Conduct architecture reviews, technical assessments, and mentor teams.
• Collaborate with Application Architects, Infrastructure, Security, DevOps and stakeholders.

Skills

Azure SQL Database

Azure SQL Managed Instance

Microsoft SQL Server Architecture

Azure Database Migration Service

Azure PostgreSQL

T-SQL/Stored Procedures

HA/DR/Backup

Security & Governance

DevOps & IaC

Data Modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300)

Job description

Acestack in Toronto, ON is seeking an Azure Database Architect to lead enterprise cloud database initiatives with a hybrid work model. The role focuses on designing, migrating, and modernizing databases on Microsoft Azure for mission-critical applications.

You will work with Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL MI, and SQL Server architectures, guiding large-scale transformations, governance, security, and performance optimization in a hybrid environment.