Cloud Data Platform Architect - SQL Server

Company: Escher Group Ltd.
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 22, 2025

Job Description:

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.Duties and 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 servicesQualifications
  • 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 levelsTechnical Skills
    • Microsoft SQL Server Expertise: Strong proficiency in SQL and related database technologies.
    • Knowledge of data and analytical cloud platform solutions
    • Knowledge of tools and techniques to analyze performance of SQL solutions.Soft Skills
      • Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
      • Communication: Strong communication skills, especially in client-facing interactions, with English as the primary language.Educational Background
        • A Bachelor or Master of Science in Computer Science or a related field is required.At Escher, you'll be part of a global team with employees on four continents supporting customers from across 35 countries. Here, people truly are our greatest strength, and we mean it. At Escher, you'll have the support of an experienced leadership team and a group of dedicated employees that have been helping postal operators redefine customer engagement for over 30 years.What We Have to OfferEscher offers a competitive compensation package, training allowance and free coffee and snacks when in the office, and so much more! Most importantly, a career at Escher is one that is both rich and rewarding with many opportunities and room for growth. This is truly a unique opportunity to be part of an exceptional team, helping to transform some of the biggest organizations in the world, and influencing the future of postal operations. If you're up for the challenge, we want to hear from you!Escher is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative actions and measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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