Entry Level Database Architect Jobs
New grad database architect jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid roles across Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Cvent, Google, and Amazon Web Services hiring at this level now.
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Orion Innovation is a premier, award-winning, global business and technology services firm. Orion delivers game-changing business transformation and product development rooted in digital strategy, experience design, and engineering, with a unique combination of agility, scale, and maturity. We work with a wide range of clients across many industries including financial services, professional services, telecommunications and media, consumer products, automotive, industrial automation, professional sports and entertainment, life sciences, ecommerce, and education.
We are seeking a Senior Database Developer to design, develop, optimize, and manage database solutions for a cloud native application deployed on Microsoft Azure. This role requires deep expertise in Azure SQL / SQL Server, strong ownership of database design and performance, and hands on involvement in CI/CD driven database deployments using PowerShell.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain Azure SQL / SQL Server databases to support enterprise grade applications
- Develop and optimize T SQL, stored procedures, functions, views, and indexes
- Ensure database performance, scalability, availability, and data integrity
- Partner closely with application developers to support backend and full stack features
- Implement and manage database deployments using PowerShell and automated release pipelines
- Support CI/CD workflows using Azure DevOps and GitHub
- Perform schema versioning, migration, partitioning, and release coordination across environments
- Troubleshoot production issues and perform performance tuning and root cause analysis
- Enforce database security, access controls, and best practices
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong experience as a Senior Database Developer or equivalent role
- Advanced expertise in SQL Server / Azure SQL
- Strong T SQL development skills (stored procedures, indexing, query optimization)
- Experience with Azure hosted databases and cloud based architectures
- Hands on experience with PowerShell for database deployment and automation
- Experience working with Azure DevOps pipelines and GitHub for version control
- Solid understanding of database design principles and data modeling
- Experience supporting applications built on .NET / C# (backend integration)
Nice to Have
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep, ARM, or Terraform
- Experience with database monitoring, performance diagnostics, and tuning in Azure
- Familiarity with security, auditing, and compliance requirements
- Experience in Agile/Scrum delivery environments
Work Style
- Individual contributor role with strong ownership of database architecture and delivery
- Collaborative mindset, working closely with full stack, backend, and DevOps teams
Orion is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Orion Systems Integrators, LLC and its subsidiaries and its affiliates (collectively, "Orion," "we" or "us") are committed to protecting your privacy. This Candidate Privacy Policy (orioninc.com) ("Notice") explains:
- What information we collect during our application and recruitment process and why we collect it;
- How we handle that information; and
- How to access and update that information.
Your use of Orion services is governed by any applicable terms in this notice and our general Privacy Policy.
Orion Innovation is a premier, award-winning, global business and technology services firm. Orion delivers game-changing business transformation and product development rooted in digital strategy, experience design, and engineering, with a unique combination of agility, scale, and maturity. We work with a wide range of clients across many industries including financial services, professional services, telecommunications and media, consumer products, automotive, industrial automation, professional sports and entertainment, life sciences, ecommerce, and education.
We are seeking a Senior Database Developer to design, develop, optimize, and manage database solutions for a cloud native application deployed on Microsoft Azure. This role requires deep expertise in Azure SQL / SQL Server, strong ownership of database design and performance, and hands on involvement in CI/CD driven database deployments using PowerShell.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain Azure SQL / SQL Server databases to support enterprise grade applications
- Develop and optimize T SQL, stored procedures, functions, views, and indexes
- Ensure database performance, scalability, availability, and data integrity
- Partner closely with application developers to support backend and full stack features
- Implement and manage database deployments using PowerShell and automated release pipelines
- Support CI/CD workflows using Azure DevOps and GitHub
- Perform schema versioning, migration, partitioning, and release coordination across environments
- Troubleshoot production issues and perform performance tuning and root cause analysis
- Enforce database security, access controls, and best practices
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong experience as a Senior Database Developer or equivalent role
- Advanced expertise in SQL Server / Azure SQL
- Strong T SQL development skills (stored procedures, indexing, query optimization)
- Experience with Azure hosted databases and cloud based architectures
- Hands on experience with PowerShell for database deployment and automation
- Experience working with Azure DevOps pipelines and GitHub for version control
- Solid understanding of database design principles and data modeling
- Experience supporting applications built on .NET / C# (backend integration)
Nice to Have
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep, ARM, or Terraform
- Experience with database monitoring, performance diagnostics, and tuning in Azure
- Familiarity with security, auditing, and compliance requirements
- Experience in Agile/Scrum delivery environments
Work Style
- Individual contributor role with strong ownership of database architecture and delivery
- Collaborative mindset, working closely with full stack, backend, and DevOps teams
Orion is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Candidate Privacy Policy
Orion Systems Integrators, LLC and its subsidiaries and its affiliates (collectively, "Orion," "we" or "us") are committed to protecting your privacy. This Candidate Privacy Policy (orioninc.com) ("Notice") explains:
- What information we collect during our application and recruitment process and why we collect it;
- How we handle that information; and
- How to access and update that information.
Your use of Orion services is governed by any applicable terms in this notice and our general Privacy Policy.
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- Google2
- Amazon Web Services2
- State of New Mexico2
- BNH1B
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- Consulting & Professional Services7
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
- Education3
- Manufacturing2
Entry Level Database Architect Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level database architect job?
Entry level database architect roles favor candidates who can demonstrate hands-on work, even if it comes from coursework, personal projects, or internships rather than full-time experience. Employers at this level look for familiarity with SQL, a major database platform such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle, and basic data modeling skills. A portfolio that shows you can design and query a schema gives you a real edge over candidates who only list coursework on a resume.
Which companies hire entry level database architects?
Companies hiring entry level database architects right now include Cvent, Google, and Amazon Web Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a range of employers, including large enterprises building out data infrastructure and mid-size technology companies that need junior database talent to support growing product teams.
Are there remote entry level database architect jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and role type. About 13% of entry level database architect openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so location-flexible options do exist at this stage. On-site roles are still common, particularly at companies where database work is tied closely to internal infrastructure or regulated data environments that require in-person access.
Are these new grad database architect jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior database architect roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or academic project work in place of full-time history, or explicitly invites candidates with a strong portfolio. If you graduated recently or are switching into data from another field, these are the roles to target.
Which industries hire the most entry level database architects?
Entry level database architect roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they manage large volumes of structured data, build internal platforms that require ongoing schema design, and often have junior-friendly teams with the mentorship capacity to bring new talent up to speed.