Engineering Architect

Microsoft's Azure Data engineering team is seeking an Engineering Architect to join their databases team. This role is part of the Azure Databases SQL Customer Success Engineering team, focusing on unblocking and accelerating complex Data Modernization engagements. The position requires deep expertise in SQL Server, Azure SQL, and database modernization, particularly with Sybase ASE & IQ migrations.

The role combines technical architecture, customer engagement, and engineering excellence. You'll be responsible for driving modernization initiatives, building high-performance SQL-based applications, and ensuring best practices in security and architecture. The position requires both hands-on technical skills and customer-facing abilities.

As an Engineering Architect, you'll work closely with feature PMs and Software Engineers to improve products and services, document technical best practices, and contribute to key engineering activities. The role involves working with Microsoft's operational Database systems, including Azure SQL DB, Azure Cosmos DB, and other Azure data services.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in enterprise-scale data migration, strong development skills in languages like PowerShell and C#, and proven expertise in building distributed, low-latency applications. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge database technologies while helping shape the future of Microsoft's data platform for the AI age.

Microsoft offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, parental leave, and opportunities for professional growth. The company values diversity and seeks different perspectives to better serve their customers.