Azure-SaaS Database Architect & Team Lead

Miles Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Miles IT is seeking a Database Architect & Team Lead to guide the strategic design of our data ecosystem across on‑prem and Azure cloud. You will drive multi‑tenant SaaS database strategy, mentor DBAs and developers, and ensure system health and scalable performance.

Lead migrations to Azure, define long‑term roadmaps, implement HA/DR, and optimize cost and security while partnering with product teams to align data platforms with business goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in database administration/architecture.
• Proven leadership of DBAs and developers.
• Experience with multi-tenant SaaS databases.
• Strong knowledge of Azure migrations and HA/DR.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the long‑term database strategy and roadmap in alignment with product growth and business goals.
• Lead architectural decisions for multi‑tenant SaaS databases to ensure scalability, security, and cost‑efficiency.
• Manage and optimize Azure SQL Managed Instances and on‑premise SQL Server environments for maximum stability.
• Define, implement, and maintain HA/DR strategies to meet SLAs.
• Execute end‑to‑end cloud migration strategies, moving on‑premise workloads to Azure with minimal risk.
• Identify and drive continuous performance improvements through advanced query tuning, indexing, and concurrency management.
• Establish and enforce database standards and operational best practices for safe, high‑quality deployments.
• Lead and mentor a team of DBAs and developers, overseeing technical delivery and professional growth.

Skills

Database architecture

Azure cloud

Team leadership

Query optimization

HA/DR planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Azure SQL Managed Instance

On-premise SQL Server

Job description

Miles IT is seeking a Database Architect & Team Lead to guide the strategic design of our data ecosystem across on‑prem and Azure cloud. You will drive multi‑tenant SaaS database strategy, mentor DBAs and developers, and ensure system health and scalable performance.

Lead migrations to Azure, define long‑term roadmaps, implement HA/DR, and optimize cost and security while partnering with product teams to align data platforms with business goals.