Remote Expert Database Architect: Cloud & Data Strategy

Ensono; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 155,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Days Off

401k with company match

Health plan options

Job summary

Ensono is seeking an Expert Database Architect to serve as the top technical authority for database architecture and data platform strategy. You will define enterprise standards, drive modernization, and act as a trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders across major client accounts.

You will partner with various teams to develop long-term database strategies, align business goals with modern data capabilities, and lead large-scale transformations including cloud adoption, automation, and security

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
• 10+ years of database architecture, engineering, administration, or enterprise data platform leadership
• 7+ years designing and leading enterprise-scale database modernization/transformation
• Expert-level knowledge of cloud database services (Azure/AWS) and major databases (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)
• Deep expertise in performance, scalability, security, governance, automation, and DR
• Experience leading cloud transformation initiatives (Azure, AWS, hybrid)
• Strong ability to align technology with business objectives at executive level

Responsibilities

• Serve as the highest-level technical authority for database architecture within client accounts
• Lead architecture strategy and roadmap for enterprise database environments
• Drive large-scale modernization, migration, and cloud transformation programs
• Establish database standards, governance, and best practices
• Advise executive leadership on strategy, investments, risk, and transformation planning
• Mentor architects, engineers, and consultants across engagements
• Represent Ensono as a SME at industry events and client workshops

Skills

Database architecture

Executive liaison

Cloud platforms

Data governance

Automation

Education

Bachelors in CS/Eng

Tools

Azure

AWS

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Job description

Ensono is seeking an Expert Database Architect to serve as the top technical authority for database architecture and data platform strategy. You will define enterprise standards, drive modernization, and act as a trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders across major client accounts.

You will partner with various teams to develop long-term database strategies, align business goals with modern data capabilities, and lead large-scale transformations including cloud adoption, automation, and security