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About the position We're seeking a Cloud Data Platform Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server to lead the design and optimization of high-throughput, scalable, and reliable database systems deployed in Azure and AWS. This is a critical, strategic role within organization — ideal for someone who has architected enterprise-grade SQL Server solutions processing 100s of millions of transactions or records daily. Responsibilities • Architect scalable and high-performing SQL Server solutions in cloud environments (Azure & AWS) , • Lead the design and execution of strategies to improve operational concurrency, throughput, and reliability , • Work closely with developers, DevOps, and data engineers to optimize performance and cost , • Evaluate current data models and indexing strategies, proposing improvements for cloud-native scalability , • Identify bottlenecks and performance, of queries, updates, and database locking , • Define and implement monitoring, observability, and alerting standards , • Provide leadership in capacity planning, disaster recovery, and high availability design , • Contribute to the strategic roadmap for data platform evolution , • Support R&D projects with architectural guidance on data-heavy applications and services Requirements • 10+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including 3+ years in cloud-based deployments (Azure and/or AWS) , • Proven experience with large-scale systems processing millions of rows/transactions per day , • Strong background in query optimization, indexing, partitioning, and concurrency control , • Hands-on experience with Azure SQL Database, SQL Managed Instance, or Amazon RDS for SQL Server , • Deep understanding of database internals and transaction processing , • Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to influence at all levels Nice-to-haves • Knowledge of data and analytical cloud platform solutions , • Knowledge of tools and techniques to analyze performance of SQL solutions Benefits • Competitive compensation package , • Training allowance , • Free coffee and snacks when in the office

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