Azure Database Architect

Square One Resources; London; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an Azure Database Architect for a 3-month remote contract. The role involves designing cloud-native database solutions and integrating them into Azure environments. This position offers a daily rate of £550, working outside IR35, ideal for professionals specializing in cloud databases and data architecture.

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud-native database solutions.
• Understanding of Azure IaaS, PaaS, networking services.
• Familiarity with GDPR and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud-native database solutions on Azure.
• Model and optimise scalable data architectures.
• Lead database migration and modernisation projects.

Skills

Azure SQL Database

SQL Managed Instance

Cosmos DB

Azure Database for PostgreSQL

Networking

Data encryption

Role-based access control (RBAC)

T-SQL

PowerShell

Python

Job description

Job Title: Azure Database Architect - Outside IR35
Location: Remote
Salary/Rate: £550 per day - outside IR35
Start Date: 07/07/2025
Duration: 3 months


We have an exciting opportunity to work with a sector-leading consultancy client on a major project. They are looking for an Azure Database Architect to join on a 3 month contract working outside IR35.


Job Responsibilities/Objectives:

• Design and implement cloud-native database solutions on Azure (SQL, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, etc.)
• Model and optimise scalable, high-performing data architectures
• Integrate databases into broader Azure ecosystems (App Services, AKS, etc.)
• Monitor and tune database performance and queries
• Implement security, encryption, and compliance measures (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
• Design backup, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions
• Lead database migration and modernisation projects to Azure
• Automate deployments using ARM, Bicep, or Terraform
• Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and stakeholders
• Document architecture, configurations, and best practices

Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Azure SQL Database, SQL Managed Instance, Cosmos DB, Azure Database for PostgreSQL/MySQL
• Understanding of Azure IaaS, PaaS, networking, storage, and identity services
• Data encryption, role-based access control (RBAC), network security, and regulatory compliance (GDPR, HIPAA)
• T-SQL, execution plans, indexing strategies
• PowerShell, T-SQL, Python (optional)

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.


Disclaimer:
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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