Remote Expert Database Architect — Enterprise Data & Cloud

Ensono; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 155,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Time Off

3 health plan options

401k with company match

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Ensono seeks an Expert Database Architect to define enterprise database architecture standards and drive complex modernization initiatives for major client accounts. You will lead cloud transformations, automation, and governance across diverse technology stacks while mentoring architects and engineers.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with executives and cross-functional teams is essential as you shape Ensono’s database services and future roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 10+ years of database architecture, engineering, administration, or leadership.
• 7+ years designing enterprise-scale modernization and transformation initiatives.
• Expert-level knowledge of cloud database services (Azure/AWS) and major engines (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with cloud transformation, governance, automation, security, and DR.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the highest-level technical authority for database architecture within client accounts.
• Lead architecture strategy and roadmap for enterprise database environments.
• Drive modernization, migration, consolidation, and cloud transformation programs.
• Establish database standards, governance, design frameworks, and best practices.
• Advise executives on strategy, investments, risk, and transformation planning.
• Mentor architects and engineers; influence service offerings and roadmaps.
• Provide guidance on emerging technologies like AI-enabled ops and data modernization.

Skills

Database architecture

Cloud databases

Azure

AWS

Security & governance

Executive stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Information Systems

Master’s degree in related study

Tools

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Containerized databases

Job description

Ensono seeks an Expert Database Architect to define enterprise database architecture standards and drive complex modernization initiatives for major client accounts. You will lead cloud transformations, automation, and governance across diverse technology stacks while mentoring architects and engineers.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with executives and cross-functional teams is essential as you shape Ensono’s database services and future roadmaps.