SQL DB Architect

TechDigital Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group is looking for an experienced SQL Database Architect for their Dallas office. This role involves planning, executing, and optimizing database consolidation initiatives in both on-premise and cloud environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in SQL Server administration, migration planning and execution, and performance optimization. You'll work on reducing database sprawl while ensuring data integrity and performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in SQL Server Administration.
• Strong understanding of database migration processes.
• Ability to optimize performance and ensure data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute database consolidation initiatives.
• Ensure seamless migration of SQL Server instances.
• Optimize infrastructure costs and improve performance.

Skills

SQL Server Administration (2012-2022 / Azure SQL)

Performance tuning and query optimization

Database migration (cross‑version, cross‑platform, cloud)

Data validation and reconciliation

Database Consolidation Strategy

Migration Planning & Execution

Job description

SQL DB Architect – Database Consolidation & Migration

Role Overview

The SQL Database Administrator (DBA) – Consolidation & Migration is responsible for planning, executing, and optimizing database consolidation initiatives across on‑premise and cloud environments. The role focuses on reducing database sprawl, improving performance, optimizing infrastructure costs, and ensuring seamless migration of multiple SQL Server instances into consolidated platforms while maintaining data integrity and availability.

Core DBA Skills

• SQL Server Administration (2012-2022 / Azure SQL)
• Backup/Restore, HA/DR, replication, clustering
• Performance tuning and query optimization

Migration & Consolidation Expertise

• Database migration (cross‑version, cross‑platform, cloud)
• Data validation and reconciliation
• Understanding of consolidation models:
  • Instance consolidation
  • Database consolidation

Expertise in below skills

• Database Consolidation Strategy
• Migration Planning & Execution
• Database Administration & Operations
• Performance Optimization & Capacity Planning
• Security & Compliance
• Automation & Tooling
• Stakeholder & Cross-functional Collaboration
• Documentation & Governance