Azure Database Architect

S-R-International-Inc; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Minnesota – MNIT / DCYF seeks an experienced Azure Database Architect to lead architecture, design, and implementation of Azure Databases, Data Lakes, and Data Lakehouse solutions for CCWIS modernization.

The role mentors architects and database engineers while delivering secure, scalable cloud data solutions, data modeling, and robust DR strategies. Remote or Hybrid Minnesota-based work is supported.

Qualifications

• Strong experience designing, developing, and implementing Azure Data Lakes and databases.
• Experience with Azure Databricks and Oracle databases.
• Experience building data transformation and cloud integration solutions.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and RBAC, encryption, and security best practices.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Azure Data Lakes

Azure Databricks

Oracle Databases

Data Transformation

Azure Data Load

CI/CD

Cloud Concepts

Azure Data Factory

Azure Monitor

Azure Resource Manager

Azure CLI/PowerShell

SQL Analytics

Query Performance Insight

Backup & DR

RBAC

Encryption

Network Security

Mentoring

Tools

Azure SQL Database

Teradata

Azure Data Factory

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.
• One resource may be submitted per vendor.
• 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.