Database Architect

Job#: 3032394

Job Description:

This Database Architect role focuses on designing, building, and optimizing enterprise grade database environments across on-premises and cloud infrastructures. To include leading modernization efforts from legacy SQL systems, define data architecture standards, and collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance data solutions.

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Responsibilities

• Design, develop, evaluate, and implement database management systems, including modeling, relational architecture, metadata structures, and configuration management.
• Define and enforce standards, controls, documentation, and operational procedures.
• Advise development teams and business stakeholders on data driven solutions, DBMS capabilities, and performance tuning.
• Ensure efficient, secure, and cost effective data availability; tune queries, indexes, and server configurations.
• Implement databases with strong focus on access methods, batch processing, validation, security, documentation, and statistical analysis.
• Use data mapping, mining, and transformation tools to design and develop robust data pipelines.
• Determine optimal storage structures and capacity planning.
• Prepare system requirements, source analysis, and process design throughout implementation.
• Architect and manage data across cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and on prem environments.
• Lead legacy to cloud migration initiatives and modernization roadmaps.
• Design and optimize ingestion, transformation, and integration workflows.
• Partner with developers, DevOps, data engineers, and business teams to align architecture with organizational goals.
• Provide guidance and leadership to junior engineers and analysts.____

Required Qualifications

• Deep DBMS Expertise: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or similar enterprise systems.
• Advanced SQL Skills: Query design, optimization, stored procedures, indexing strategies.
• Data Modeling: ER modeling, normalization, schema design, and data warehouse architecture.
• Hybrid Cloud Experience: Designing and managing data across on prem and cloud platforms.
• NoSQL Knowledge: Experience with architecting, creating and managing NoSQL style data solutions.
• ETL/ELT Mastery: Tools such as SSIS, Informatica, Azure Data Factory, Glue, or equivalent.
• Security & Governance: Strong understanding of access controls, encryption, compliance, and auditability.
• Performance Engineering: Query tuning, resource optimization, and workload analysis.
• Integration Expertise: Secure data movement between legacy systems and cloud repositories.
• Blueprint Development: Ability to create enterprise wide data architecture roadmaps.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a T5 federally adjudicated clearance
• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

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Soft Skills

• Ability to translate business needs into performant database solutions.
• Strong collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Clear documentation and communication in fast-paced environments

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Employee Type:

Contract

Remote:

Yes

Location:

Home, NC, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

April 28, 2026

Pay Range:

$50 - $58 per hour

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