Azure Data Architect
Cloud & Managed Services
Full Time Regular
Blue Signal Search
Azure Data Architect
Our client is a forward-thinking organization focused on leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive business growth and innovation. With a commitment to excellence and a strong emphasis on data-driven solutions, they partner with industry leaders to execute complex projects seamlessly. Their dedication to maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance sets them apart in the competitive landscape.
They are looking for a highly skilled Azure Data Solution Architect to support a key initiative involving the seamless transition from EDB BigAnimal to Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server with zero downtime. The successful candidate will possess advanced expertise in Azure PostgreSQL, robust data migration methodologies, and a deep understanding of security protocols relevant to the industry.
This Role Offers:
Flexible Contract Duration: Full-time engagement, with the potential for extension based on project needs.
Impactful Contribution: Opportunity to lead a critical migration project with high visibility and direct impact on business continuity.
Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest Azure cloud services and advanced PostgreSQL configurations.
Collaborative Environment: Engage with a team of skilled professionals committed to delivering innovative solutions.
Professional Development: Gain valuable experience in complex data migration strategies and multi-region architecture design.
Focus:
Conduct thorough technical evaluations and interviews to gain a comprehensive understanding of the existing EDB BigAnimal setup, assuming the use of the EPAS (EDB Postgres Advanced Server) engine.
Perform a detailed analysis of the current PostgreSQL environment to identify potential risks and areas for improvement during the migration process.
Develop a multi-region, high availability (HA), and disaster recovery (DR) architecture on Azure tailored to business continuity requirements.
Set up, configure, and integrate Azure Database for PostgreSQL within the current Azure infrastructure.
Create and validate backup and restore procedures to ensure data integrity and system availability.
Skill Set:
Minimum of 5 years of experience working with Azure Database for PostgreSQL.
Proven track record in managing PostgreSQL migration projects.
Strong background in data architecture, preferably originating from a Database Administration (DBA) role.
Extensive experience with Azure infrastructure, particularly in networking and data transfer protocols essential for migration.
Proven track record with PostgreSQL, focusing on migration tasks and optimization.
In-depth experience with Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server, including provisioning, configuration, and integration.
Demonstrated ability to design and implement HA/DR solutions across multiple regions.
Expertise with various migration tools and methods, such as pg_dump, pg_restore, replication, and pgLoader.
Experience integrating PostgreSQL with monitoring tools like New Relic for enhanced observability and performance tracking.
Practical knowledge in data replication and ETL processes.
Proficiency with connection pooling mechanisms such as pgBouncer.
Experience with migrations from EDB BigAnimal to Azure PostgreSQL solutions.
Familiarity with specific challenges and best practices associated with EDB BigAnimal migrations.
About Blue Signal:
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