As a SQL Database Architect, you’ll make an impact by shaping the future of our data infrastructure by reimagining legacy systems and engineering scalable, cloud-native solutions. Your strategic decisions will improve performance, strengthen security, and accelerate business growth. By redefining how data is structured and accessed, you’ll encourage teams to deliver faster, smarter outcomes. You will be a valued member of our Infrastructure practice and work collaboratively with our Manager of Projects.
In this role, you will
- Design scalable, high-performance database architectures for hybrid environments, including on-premise and cloud platforms.
- Own the modernization efforts, including flawless migrations to AWS RDS, Azure SQL, and other cloud-native services.
- Lead all aspects of database environments within a managed services framework, ensuring end-to-end stability and optimization.
- Partner with development and infrastructure teams to ensure secure, compliant, and efficient data solutions.
- Reengineer and improve legacy systems while maintaining business continuity.
- Document architectural standards, procedures, and guidelines to encourage continuous learning and improve system reliability.
- Bring forward-thinking architecture to business-critical systems and improve reliability, speed, and security across the enterprise.
- Collaborate, mentor, and guide teams to build future-ready solutions.
What you’ll need to succeed (required skills)
- A proven track record of 8 or more years in database architecture, design, and administration.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field with equivalent experience.
- Expert in SQL Server and cloud-based databases such as Azure SQL, AWS RDS, NoSQL, and DocumentDB.
- Proficiency with tools such as SQL Workbench, PgAdmin, Liquibase, and Power BI.
- Experience using observability platforms like CloudWatch, Dynatrace, and Splunk.
- Detailed understanding with infrastructure automation and DevOps tools like Ansible, Terraform, GitHub, and uDeploy.
- Outstanding knowledge of data modeling, performance tuning, and ETL pipelines.
What will help you stand out (preferred skills)
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to guide architecture decisions and mentor team members.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or AWS Certified Database – Specialty.
At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you only meet the required skills listed. Consider what transferrable experience and skills make you a unique applicant and help us see how you'd be beneficial to this role.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Working arrangements
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week in a client office in Toronto, ON. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
Note: The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.
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