Database Architect​/Engineer

Overview

As a Sr Database Architect, you will be a key member of the Global GTS Database Architecture team. This role requires expertise in investigating, decomposing, and combining data from different sources and types. You will design appropriate solutions to support AJG Data Platform needs, with emphasis on database migrations, performance optimization, data integrity, and integration processes. You will identify datasets for on‑prem migration and architect the platform for hosting that data within Gallagher’s data centre.

• Participate in various AJG projects to support database platform needs.
• Evaluate existing database systems and infrastructure to understand the scope and requirements of the migration.
• Develop detailed migration plans, including timelines, resources, and risk assessments to ensure a smooth transition.
• Support SaaS products such as Snowflake, dbt, Fivetran, and others.
• Evaluate and implement database security configurations.
• Perform data ETL/ELT processes to move data from source to target systems.
• Implement necessary database schema changes and optimize performance during migration processes.
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and security throughout the migration.
• Conduct comprehensive testing of migrated databases to ensure they meet functionality, performance, and security standards.
• Identify and resolve any data discrepancies or issues that arise during or after the migration.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including IT, business units, and external vendors, to align migration strategies with business objectives.
• Provide regular updates and reports on migration progress, challenges, and resolutions to stakeholders.
• Maintain detailed documentation of migration processes, configurations, and any changes made to the database systems.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations, industry standards, and company policies throughout the migration process.
• Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for migrated databases to address any issues that may arise.
• Implement improvements and optimizations based on feedback and performance analysis post‑migration.

Required:

• Hands‑on experience with designing, moving, and transforming data to/from Microsoft SQL Server, Snowflake, and Azure SQL.
  
  Experience with Azure Synapse, MySQL, Postgre
  
  SQL, and Oracle is optional.
• Hands‑on experience with integration technologies such as SQL Server Integration Services, Azure Data Factory, Azure Logic Apps, Power Automate, Azure Integration Services or similar technologies.
• Extensive experience implementing Always On Availability Groups.
• Mastery of relational SQL and No
  
  SQL databases.
• Mastery of Snowflake in both AWS and Azure clouds.
• Excellent analysis and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong emphasis on security and compliance (SOX, PCI DSS, localized data privacy regulations, etc.).
• Effective time‑management skills.
• Experience with Service Now ticket management system.
• Ability to adapt to ever‑changing system environments and understand all business applications.
• Desire to learn new technologies and adapt requirements for future cloud solutions.
• Good organizational skills and a strict attention to detail and proven ability to follow through.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively collaborate with multi‑disciplinary groups and all organizational levels.
• Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field and minimum 10 years of experience administering and maintaining SQL Server, Snowflake, SQL Azure, MySQL Azure, Postgre
  
  SQL Azure as a DBA or Database Architect.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled…