Principal Database Architect

Summary

Principal Database Architect responsible for administering, optimizing, and securing enterprise SQL Server database platforms across production, development, test, and disaster recovery environments. Designs highly available and scalable database architectures, manages ETL/SSIS workflows, performs performance tuning and query optimization, and oversees backup, recovery, replication, and disaster recovery processes. Partners with software engineering, QA, and infrastructure teams to support application requirements, data integration, and reporting capabilities. Requires 10+ years of SQL Server DBA experience in complex enterprise environments, strong T-SQL and data modeling skills, and hands-on expertise with HA/DR, indexing, and database lifecycle management.