Database Architect

About the role

Aquila Technology is seeking a Database Architect to support one of the nation’s premier defense research organizations. The Database Architect will work with a group responsible for providing Finance, Travel, and Property services, supporting world-class research and development.

Responsibilities

• Advise and participate in the architecture and hands-on development of application using Power Platform
• Lead all aspects of design and development of the new application, ensuring flexibility and scalability
• Create system documentation and enterprise-level Standard Operating Procedures documents
• Develop applications from the ground up utilizing skills including object-oriented programming, Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, databases (SQL), and Power BI
• Design, develop, and configure scalable web applications
• Develop system documentation and standard operating procedures for enterprise web development
• Collaborate with the team in translating user stories and requirements into functional code
• Identify critical dependencies and gaps, solve technical challenges, and implement new enhancements
• Support the deployment process including post-deployment review of logs for errors
• Collaborate with other team members to support estimation and requirements finalization efforts
• Define and develop methods for robust system monitoring and troubleshooting
• Work and train staff on how to troubleshoot and build solutions
• Follow all best practices for version control, CI / CD, and development management of the system

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on PowerApps, Power Automate, and Power BI development experience
• Well-versed in SDLC, the complete MS Solutions stack, and application security
• 5+ years of IT systems development experience, with primary focus in the Microsoft solution stack and Cloud technologies
• 2+ years of experience in developing both Model-driven and Canvas Apps
• Knowledge of using PowerFx with PowerApps
• 3+ years of experience building solutions for the Power Platform
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering enterprise technology solutions within secured research environment, including working within mission-driven governance, cybersecurity, data-handling, and organizational constraints
• FedRamp experience required
• Architect-level experience across Microsoft Azure and AWS, including CI/CD, DevSecOps, application and integration architecture, combined with product ownership experience translating business and mission requirements into technical roadmaps and delivered capabilities
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong technical leadership and attention to detail

Benefits and Perks

• PTO – 15 days (vacation/sick)
• 10 paid holidays – 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) – 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire: 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment
• Tuition & Training Reimbursement- 5K annually for pre-approved, Eligible full-time team members who have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment may apply for tuition reimbursement for approved, job-related courses taken through an accredited college or university. Team members must achieve a grade of “B” or better to qualify for reimbursement.
• 401K with Fidelity – Eligible to participate following 90 days of employment. Company match on employee contribution: $1/$1 up to 3%, then .50 cents / $1 for 4th and 5th %s Fully vested from day one
• Company match does not apply to catch-up contribution
• Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses
• Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) – Team members are eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,500 every three (3) years for the purchase of electronic equipment used to access corporate services. To qualify for this benefit, employees must have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment and must agree to and sign the Device Minimum Configuration Form prior to reimbursement.
• Electronic devices eligible under the Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) program are limited to cell phones, laptops, and tablets

Location

This person should expect to be onsite 2-3 days per week to collaborate with the team.

Interview Process

• Initial prescreening
• Second-round wider audience; preference for the second round interview to be IN PERSON but they will do Zoom if needed