Senior Database Architect - Cloud Modernization Leader

Ensono; Olympia (WA); Remote; USD 155,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensono seeks an Expert Database Architect to serve as the highest-level technical authority for database architecture and data platform strategy. You will define standards, drive modernization, and guide transformation programs for large global accounts.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders to align technology with business goals. You will mentor architects and engineers and shape Ensono’s database services portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering, IS 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: SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, NoSQL, cloud-native databases.
• Experience leading cloud transformations involving Azure, AWS, and hybrid architectures.
• Proven ability to lead complex initiatives with multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Strong communication, consulting, facilitation, and executive presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise database architecture standards and drive innovation across client accounts.
• Lead modernization, migration, consolidation, and cloud transformation programs at scale.
• Mentor and develop Solution Architects, Database Architects, and Engineering teams.
• Advise executive leadership on database strategy, investments, risk, and transformation planning.
• Partner with product, engineering, consulting, and sales to shape Ensono’s database services portfolio.
• Lead due diligence, assessments, and architecture reviews for strategic opportunities.
• Represent Ensono as a subject matter expert at industry events and client workshops.

Skills

Database architecture

Executive communication

Consulting

Facilitation

Executive presentation

Leadership

Strategic thinking

DevOps principles

Security governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering/IS or related

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Containerized databases

Job description

Ensono seeks an Expert Database Architect to serve as the highest-level technical authority for database architecture and data platform strategy. You will define standards, drive modernization, and guide transformation programs for large global accounts.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders to align technology with business goals. You will mentor architects and engineers and shape Ensono’s database services portfolio.