Principal SQL Architect || Washington, DC

Role : : Principal SQL Architect

Location : : Washington, DC( Hybrid)-Locals Only

Duration : Contract

Job Description :

Seeking a Solutions Architect with Principal level of SQL experience to provide advisory services to one of our premier DC customers. This candidate will provide technical leadership and expertise in designing, developing, and optimizing our enterprise database.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Database Architecture & Design : Lead the design and implementation of complex, scalable database architectures (relational and potentially NoSQL), including schemas, tables, views, and indexing strategies, ensuring data integrity and consistency. Responsible for designing and gaining approval on data architecture decisions, data modeling approaches, design standards, development tools and lifecycle practices.
• Performance Optimization : Serve as the primary expert for performance tuning and optimization of all SQL queries, stored procedures, and database configurations, utilizing advanced tools (e.g., SQL Server Profiler) to identify and resolve bottlenecks in high-volume environments.
• ETL and Data Pipelines : Architect, develop, and maintain robust ETL / ELT processes and data pipelines to facilitate data migration, transformation, and integration from various sources into data warehouses and other data stores.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship : Provide technical guidance, perform code reviews, and mentor junior and mid-level developers on best practices for SQL development, data modeling, and database management.
• Collaboration & Strategy : Work closely with senior management, data scientists, application developers, and business analysts to understand data needs, align database strategy with organizational goals, and influence the overall technology roadmap.
• Data Governance & Security : Define and enforce database security measures, backup / recovery, and disaster recovery strategies to safeguard critical data and ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Troubleshooting & Problem Solving : Proactively monitor and troubleshoot the most complex database issues, providing high-level support and implementing permanent solutions to ensure minimal downtime and disruption.
• Documentation & Standards : Champion a culture of comprehensive documentation for database architecture, processes, and operational procedures to ensure knowledge sharing and maintainability

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Please share your updated resume at Yashwant@kanakits.com