Database Architect- SQLServer - Fully remote

Summary: We are seeking an experienced Database Architect for a fully remote contract role focused on designing, optimizing, and managing complex database environments. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, project-driven setting and possess expert-level proficiency in SQL and database technologies. This position requires strong leadership skills and a proven track record in database architecture and administration. The role offers an opportunity to lead critical data-focused projects and support junior team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and architect secure, scalable, and high-performance database systems to meet evolving business requirements.
• Lead database strategy development including schema design, data modelling, indexing, and architecture reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues within live production environments.
• Implement and maintain robust data integrity, availability, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Expert-level proficiency in SQL and other database technologies.
• Extensive experience in database architecture and administration roles.
• Deep understanding of data backup, recovery, security, and governance best practices.
• Proven experience working with AWS services such as RDS, ECS, QLDB, DynamoDB, etc.
• Skilled in using data modelling tools (eg, ERWin, Enterprise Architect).
• Strong knowledge of modern database structure principles and best practices.
• Track record of leading and delivering critical data-focused projects.
• Optimise performance through advanced techniques such as query tuning, partitioning, and efficient resource allocation.
• Provide technical leadership on critical projects and support the development of junior team members.

Key Skills:

• Expert-level proficiency in SQL and database technologies.
• Extensive experience in database architecture and administration.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Proven experience with AWS services.
• Proficiency in data modelling tools.
• Knowledge of data backup, recovery, and security best practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex database issues.
• Experience in optimizing database performance.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Contract Database Architect - MS SQLServer
Fully remote

We are seeking an experienced Database Architect to join our team on a contract basis fully remote. This role is ideal for someone who excels in designing, optimising, and managing complex database environments and is looking for a new challenge within a dynamic, project-driven setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and architect secure, scalable, and high-performance database systems to meet evolving business requirements.
• Lead database strategy development including schema design, data modelling, indexing, and architecture reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues within live production environments.
• Implement and maintain robust data integrity, availability, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Expert-level proficiency in SQL and other database technologies
• Extensive experience in database architecture and administration roles.

• Deep understanding of data backup, recovery, security, and governance best practices.
• Proven experience working with AWS services such as RDS, ECS, QLDB, DynamoDB, etc.
• Skilled in using data modelling tools (eg, ERWin, Enterprise Architect).
• Strong knowledge of modern database structure principles and best practices.
• Track record of leading and delivering critical data-focused projects.
• Optimise performance through advanced techniques such as query tuning, partitioning, and efficient resource allocation.
• Provide technical leadership on critical projects and support the development of junior team members.

Please send across an updated CV if this position is of interest

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