Job#: 3038807

Job Description:

We’re looking for a senior-level Cloud Solution Architect to lead SQL Server and Azure data platform design, modernization, and performance optimization efforts.

This role is ideal for someone who combines deep SQL expertise with strong cloud (Azure) experience, and enjoys working directly with stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-performing data solutions.

• Design and optimize SQL Server environments (on-prem + Azure)
• Lead migrations and upgrades to:
  • Azure SQL Database
  • Azure SQL Managed Instance
  • SQL Server on Azure VMs
• Drive performance tuning, scalability, and reliability

• Implement HA/DR solutions (Always On, clustering, geo-replication)
• Troubleshoot and optimize using Query Store, execution plans, indexing
• Conduct SQL code reviews and performance assessments

• Deploy and manage Azure SQL (PaaS & IaaS)
• Handle security & compliance:
  • Azure AD, Managed Identity
  • TDE, Always Encrypted
  • Auditing & threat protection
• Support migration from non-SQL platforms

• Work with Power BI / Microsoft Fabric
• Support reporting, dashboards, and analytics workloads
• Experience with Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks, or Python is a plus

• Act as a trusted advisor to technical and business teams
• Lead architecture discussions, workshops, and solution design sessions

• 10+ years of experience with SQL Server
• Strong expertise in:
  • SQL Server (on-prem + Azure)
  • Azure SQL Database / SQL on Azure IaaS
• Proven experience with:
  • Performance tuning & optimization
  • High availability / disaster recovery
  • Migrations & upgrades

• Power BI or Microsoft Fabric experience
• Exposure to modern data/AI concepts (Databricks, vector search, etc.)

• Deep hands-on SQL Server expert who has moved workloads to Azure
• Strong in performance tuning, HA/DR, and migration strategy
• Comfortable in client-facing / advisory roles
• Bonus: experience with analytics and Power BI

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.

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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.

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