Database Architect

Southern Veterinary Partners - Birmingham, AL

Full-time - Senior

Birmingham, AL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP) is seeking a Database Architect to enhance and optimize the backend of their reporting stack and data model. This role involves implementing and maintaining the database environment in collaboration with IT Engineers, focusing on innovation and improvement of existing processes. The ideal candidate will work closely with BI Developers to elevate current practices and introduce new standards of excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development and innovation of the database environment.
• Curate database environments to ensure new development is fully vetted through the DevOps process.
• Evaluate incoming requests for measurable impact on existing systems.
• Collaborate with BI and IT leadership to shape the future of DevOps at SVP.
• Diagnose and resolve environment issues in partnership with the IT Engineering team.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of all objects and optimizations.
• Assist Development staff in managing their work via SQL Source Control.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience building SQL optimizations for faster and scalable processes.
• 5+ years of experience in a DevOps SQL environment.
• 5+ years of experience configuring database environments and process optimizations.
• 5+ years of experience with SQL Server Data Tool suite optimizations and infrastructure.
• 5+ years of experience administrating SQL Server Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• 5+ years of experience working with Visual Studio Database Projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences, Information Systems, or a related field.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with memory utilization optimizations.
• Experience optimizing SQL Server/Python interactivity.
• Experience working in Azure DevOps.
• Experience in a highly parameterized ETL environment.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance