Database Architect

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Tata Consultancy Services (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) is the technology partner of choice for industry-leading organizations worldwide. Since its inception in 1968, TCS has upheld the highest standards of innovation, engineering excellence and customer service.

It has set an aspiration to become the world's largest AI-led technology services company and is enabling its clients to transform themselves across the full AI stack, from infrastructure to intelligence.

Rooted in the heritage of the Tata Group, TCS is focused on creating long term value for its clients, its investors, its employees, and the community at large. With a highly skilled workforce spread across 56 countries and 194 service delivery centers across the world, the company has been recognized as a top employer in six continents. With the ability to rapidly apply and scale new technologies, the company has built long term partnerships with its clients. Many of these relationships have endured into decades and navigated every technology cycle, from mainframes in the 1970s to artificial intelligence today.

Job Description :-

Database Architect :-

Experience Required

Senior years of experience in database architecture, database modernization, cloud migration, and enterprise data platform design.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Database Architect with deep expertise in Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance (SQL MI). The successful candidate will be responsible for defining enterprise database strategies, making architecture decisions on platform selection, designing migration approaches for legacy and modern applications, and leading cloud transformation initiatives across complex environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and design enterprise-scale database solutions on Azure.
• Provide expert guidance on when to use Azure SQL Database, SQL Managed Instance, Azure PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or other database platforms and explain associated tradeoffs.
• Create database migration strategies for legacy, hybrid, and cloud-native applications.
• Design migration roadmaps from on-premises SQL Server, Oracle, and legacy databases to Azure.
• Lead modernization initiatives from monolithic applications to microservices and cloud-native architectures.
• Define HA/DR, backup, security, governance, and performance standards.
• Conduct architecture reviews and mentor engineering teams.
• Collaborate with application architects, infrastructure teams, security teams, and business stakeholders.

Required Technical Expertise

• Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance (SQL MI).
• SQL Server Administration and Architecture.
• Database Performance Tuning and Optimization.
• Data Modeling, Data Architecture, and Database Design.
• Azure Migration Services, DMS, and modernization frameworks.
• High Availability, Disaster Recovery, Replication, and Always On technologies.
• T-SQL, Stored Procedures, Query Optimization, and Indexing.
• Azure networking, security, identity, and governance.
• CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code practices.

Migration & Modernization Expertise

• Design and execute database migrations for ERP, CRM, web applications, data warehouses, and mission-critical enterprise systems.
• Assess application dependencies and recommend optimal migration paths.
• Define rehost, replatform, refactor, and rebuild strategies.
• Create migration blueprints from legacy systems to modern cloud architectures.
• Evaluate business, cost, performance, availability, and security requirements when recommending target platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Database Administrator Associate.
• Experience with Agile delivery models and DevOps practices.

Enterprise Architecture, Strategic Decision Making, Cloud Transformation, Stakeholder Management, Technical Leadership, Problem Solving, Communication, and Mentoring.

Salary Range - CA$ 100,000 - CA$ 120,000 Per Year

TCS does not use artificial intelligence tools for candidate screening or evaluation. This post is for a current vacancy. The hiring process includes an initial screening, followed by a technical evaluation and managerial discussion.

Tata Consultancy Services Canada Inc. is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources.

Thank you for your interest in TCS. Candidates that meet the qualifications for this position will be contacted within a 2-week period.

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