Remote Principal Database Architect: Cloud Data Strategy

Ensono; Topeka (KS); Remote; USD 155,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Days Off

Health plan options

401k with company match

Fertility and family benefits

Education reimbursement

Sabbatical leave

Wellness program

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Ensono is seeking an Expert Database Architect to define enterprise database standards and lead transformative modernization programs. You will guide cloud adoption, automation, governance, security, and data platform strategy across strategic accounts.

You will mentor architects and engineers while partnering with product, engineering, and sales teams to evolve Ensono’s database services portfolio and drive impact for diverse industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in database architecture, engineering, administration, or enterprise data platform leadership.
• 7+ years designing and leading enterprise-scale database modernization and transformation initiatives.
• Expert-level knowledge of cloud database services and at least one of the following: Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB and NoSQL platforms; cloud-native database services.
• Deep expertise in database architecture, performance optimization, scalability, security, governance, compliance, automation, and disaster recovery.
• Proven experience leading cloud transformation initiatives involving Azure, AWS, and hybrid architectures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the highest-level technical authority for database architecture within client accounts and strategic initiatives.
• Lead architecture strategy and roadmap development for enterprise database and data platforms.
• Drive large-scale modernization, migration, consolidation, and cloud transformation programs.
• Establish and maintain database architecture standards, governance models, design frameworks, and best practices.
• Advise executive leadership on database strategy, investments, risk, and transformation planning.
• Architect resilient, secure, scalable, and automated database solutions for mission-critical workloads.
• Mentor and develop Architects, Consultants, and Engineers; influence service offerings and roadmaps.
• Lead due diligence and architecture reviews for strategic opportunities.

Skills

Database architecture

Cloud database services

Executive communication

Leadership

Enterprise architecture

DevOps principles

Education

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

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Azure

AWS

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Containerized databases

Job description

Ensono is seeking an Expert Database Architect to define enterprise database standards and lead transformative modernization programs. You will guide cloud adoption, automation, governance, security, and data platform strategy across strategic accounts.

You will mentor architects and engineers while partnering with product, engineering, and sales teams to evolve Ensono’s database services portfolio and drive impact for diverse industries.