Azure Database Architect

S R INTERNATIONAL INC; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

S R INTERNATIONAL INC is seeking an Azure Database Architect to lead the CCWIS data platform modernization for the State of Minnesota. You will architect and implement Azure Data Lakes, Data Lakehouse, and relational/non-relational databases, mentoring teams and ensuring secure, scalable cloud data solutions.

The role requires deep expertise in Azure data services, data modeling, and integration, with emphasis on performance, security, and disaster recovery.

Qualifications

• Strong experience designing Azure data lakes and databases.
• Hands-on with Azure Databricks and data integration tools.
• Experience with Oracle databases and data modeling.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud security.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise Azure database, Data Lake, and Data Lakehouse solutions.
• Support modernization of the State's CCWIS data platform.
• Develop enterprise data models and optimize data access patterns.
• Design secure, scalable cloud database architectures.
• Mentor architects and database engineers on Azure database technologies.

Skills

Azure Data Lakes

Azure Databricks

Oracle Databases

Azure Data Factory

RBAC & encryption

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud Architecture

Tools

Azure CLI

PowerShell

Azure Monitor

Azure Resource Manager

SQL Analytics

Query Performance Insight

Teradata

Job description

Job Title: Azure Database Architect (CCWIS)

Job Code: MNSITE-3831

Client: State of Minnesota - MNIT / Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)

Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota (Remote/Hybrid)

Duration: Contract through June 21, 2027

Work Hours: Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (40 Hours/Week)

Work Location: Remote or Hybrid (Minnesota)

Closing Date: 08/13/2026 @ 2:00 PM CDT

Position Overview

The State of Minnesota (MNIT), in partnership with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), is seeking an experienced Azure Database Architect to support the modernization of the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS). This role will lead the architecture, design, implementation, and support of Azure Databases, Data Lakes, and Data Lakehouse solutions while consolidating data from 87 county databases into a centralized Azure platform. The ideal candidate will also mentor architects and database engineers while driving secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud data solutions.

Required Skills

• Strong experience designing, developing, and implementing Azure Data Lakes and relational/non-relational databases
• Strong experience with Azure Databricks
• Strong experience with Oracle Databases
• Experience developing data transformation solutions and cloud infrastructure integrations
• Experience coding and testing data load programs using Azure data load utilities
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts
• Experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Monitor, Azure Resource Manager, Azure CLI/PowerShell, SQL Analytics, and Query Performance Insight
• Experience implementing backup and disaster recovery solutions
• Experience with Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), encryption, and network security
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience mentoring architects and database engineers

Preferred Skills

• 10+ years of experience in Data Architecture or Data Management
• Azure SQL Database, Managed Instances, and Elastic Pools
• Data Lakehouse architecture
• Data modeling, schema design, and indexing strategies
• Data Warehouse Administration
• Teradata Data Warehouse experience

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise Azure database, Data Lake, and Data Lakehouse solutions.
• Support modernization of the State's CCWIS data platform.
• Develop enterprise data models and optimize data access patterns.
• Design secure, scalable, and reliable cloud database architectures.
• Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Ensure compliance with data security standards, RBAC, and encryption best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data workflows and cloud infrastructure.
• Recommend enterprise data platforms, tools, and architecture standards.
• Maintain technical documentation and provide knowledge transfer.
• Mentor architects and database engineers on Azure database technologies and best practices.

Important Notes

Remote or Hybrid work arrangement.

Microsoft Teams interviews.

Anticipated start date: September 21, 2026.

Contract may be extended at the State's discretion.

Primary Skills

• Azure, Azure Database, Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Monitor, Azure Resource Manager, Azure CLI, PowerShell, Databricks, Oracle, SQL, Data Architecture, Data Lakes, Data Lakehouse, Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Data Transformation, Cloud Computing, CI/CD, Disaster Recovery, Backup & Recovery, RBAC, Azure Security, Network Security, Data Security, Query Performance, SQL Analytics, Teradata, Non-Relational Databases, Database Optimization, Cloud Infrastructure Integration, Azure Managed Instances, Elastic Pools, Enterprise Data Architecture.

Flexible work from home options available.