Remote Database Architect Jobs
Remote database architect jobs are in steady demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams hiring for both full-time and contract roles in technology, financial services, and healthcare. Employers hiring remote database architects right now include Cognizant, Availity, and 9th Way Insignia. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business bringing transformative technology to our government customers so they can achieve their missions. Our specialties include cybersecurity, cloud modernization, software development, data analytics, enterprise architecture, enterprise IT, analytics, process automation, and artificial intelligence. Learn more about 9th Way Insignia at https://9thwayinsignia.com/.
Application password: Niner
Team (Project) Introduction
9th Way Insignia is looking for a Database Architect, Senior to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Enterprise Acquisition Systems Support (EASS) program, enabling the Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS) portfolio— an integrated environment of COTS, GOTS, and custom solutions that supports VA acquisition modernization and data drivendecision-making. This role provides senior-level database architecture and administration, ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performing data services that support operational continuity, integrations, and enterprise reporting.
Professional Level Information:
The Database Architect, Senior position aligns as an E2 (Engineer 2) at 9th Way Insignia. An Engineer 2 is an experienced engineer who works independently on complex assignments, applies advanced problem-solving skills to design and implement durable technical solutions, and is expected to contribute to technical direction through mentoring, code quality leadership, and strong engineering judgment. This level typically operates with minimal supervision, collaborates effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders, and consistently delivers high-impact outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Ability to support Senior Database Architect in providing full-spectrum database architecture and DBA support across the EASS eCMS portfolio, ensuring performance, data integrity, scalability, and compliance with enterprise standards.
- Ability to architect, administer, and optimize SQL Server environments, including schema management, stored procedures/functions, indexing strategies, query optimization, and performance tuning.
- Design and implement database structures, create tables, and establish data relationships to support application enhancements and integrations.
- Produce optimized SQL queries and data structures that support enterprise reporting and analytics consumption needs.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive data dictionary and ensure regular updates to reflect schema and data model changes.
- Support identity and encryption-related implementation and maintenance activities impacting database access and protection, coordinating with security and platform stakeholders.
- Produce and maintain recurring database reporting artifacts, including schema management reports, system performance reports, and security compliance reporting.
- Ensure database work supports auditability, operational readiness, and predictable release implementation through clear documentation and disciplined change control.
- Collaborate with engineering, integration, and reporting teams to ensure database changes are implemented, tested, and deployed predictably and safely.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering/technical discipline (required); five (5) additional years of directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of meeting the degree requirement.
- Three (3)+ years of experience performing database architecture and/or DBA responsibilities inenterprise environments.
- Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft SQL Server, relational data modeling, T-SQL, stored procedures, indexing, query optimization, and performance tuning.
- Experience supporting data movement and reporting needs (e.g., ETL patterns, integrations, and analytics consumption).
- Proven ability to produce and maintain technical database documentation and recurring operational reports (e.g., data dictionary, schema change documentation, performance and compliance reporting).
- Stakeholder communication skills and ability to coordinate work across engineering, security, and reporting teams in a structured delivery environment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance at the Tier 1 (Low) level.
Preferred/Desired:
- Experience supporting federal programs and governance-heavy environments with strong documentation and compliance expectations.
- Experience supporting MicroStrategy.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Azure/AWS database specialty, security-focused credentials).
9th Way Insignia's range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Clearance/Background Investigation
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Benefits
Eligible employees will have access to our comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance, 401(k), Basic Life A&D, STD, LTD, PTO, Telehealth, paid holidays, FSA, HSA. Additional resources include our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Traveling Assistance.
Legal
We're an equal employment opportunity employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Equal Employment Opportunity Notice
Applicants have the right to be free from unlawful workplace discrimination. Please review the EEOC's Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal notice. Accessible formats and translations are also available from the EEOC.
Application Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact hr@insigniatechnology.com. Requests will be considered individually.
9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business bringing transformative technology to our government customers so they can achieve their missions. Our specialties include cybersecurity, cloud modernization, software development, data analytics, enterprise architecture, enterprise IT, analytics, process automation, and artificial intelligence. Learn more about 9th Way Insignia at https://9thwayinsignia.com/.
Application password: Niner
Team (Project) Introduction
9th Way Insignia is looking for a Database Architect, Senior to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Enterprise Acquisition Systems Support (EASS) program, enabling the Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS) portfolio— an integrated environment of COTS, GOTS, and custom solutions that supports VA acquisition modernization and data drivendecision-making. This role provides senior-level database architecture and administration, ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performing data services that support operational continuity, integrations, and enterprise reporting.
Professional Level Information:
The Database Architect, Senior position aligns as an E2 (Engineer 2) at 9th Way Insignia. An Engineer 2 is an experienced engineer who works independently on complex assignments, applies advanced problem-solving skills to design and implement durable technical solutions, and is expected to contribute to technical direction through mentoring, code quality leadership, and strong engineering judgment. This level typically operates with minimal supervision, collaborates effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders, and consistently delivers high-impact outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Ability to support Senior Database Architect in providing full-spectrum database architecture and DBA support across the EASS eCMS portfolio, ensuring performance, data integrity, scalability, and compliance with enterprise standards.
- Ability to architect, administer, and optimize SQL Server environments, including schema management, stored procedures/functions, indexing strategies, query optimization, and performance tuning.
- Design and implement database structures, create tables, and establish data relationships to support application enhancements and integrations.
- Produce optimized SQL queries and data structures that support enterprise reporting and analytics consumption needs.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive data dictionary and ensure regular updates to reflect schema and data model changes.
- Support identity and encryption-related implementation and maintenance activities impacting database access and protection, coordinating with security and platform stakeholders.
- Produce and maintain recurring database reporting artifacts, including schema management reports, system performance reports, and security compliance reporting.
- Ensure database work supports auditability, operational readiness, and predictable release implementation through clear documentation and disciplined change control.
- Collaborate with engineering, integration, and reporting teams to ensure database changes are implemented, tested, and deployed predictably and safely.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering/technical discipline (required); five (5) additional years of directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of meeting the degree requirement.
- Three (3)+ years of experience performing database architecture and/or DBA responsibilities inenterprise environments.
- Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft SQL Server, relational data modeling, T-SQL, stored procedures, indexing, query optimization, and performance tuning.
- Experience supporting data movement and reporting needs (e.g., ETL patterns, integrations, and analytics consumption).
- Proven ability to produce and maintain technical database documentation and recurring operational reports (e.g., data dictionary, schema change documentation, performance and compliance reporting).
- Stakeholder communication skills and ability to coordinate work across engineering, security, and reporting teams in a structured delivery environment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance at the Tier 1 (Low) level.
Preferred/Desired:
- Experience supporting federal programs and governance-heavy environments with strong documentation and compliance expectations.
- Experience supporting MicroStrategy.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Azure/AWS database specialty, security-focused credentials).
9th Way Insignia's range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Clearance/Background Investigation
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Benefits
Eligible employees will have access to our comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance, 401(k), Basic Life A&D, STD, LTD, PTO, Telehealth, paid holidays, FSA, HSA. Additional resources include our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Traveling Assistance.
Legal
We're an equal employment opportunity employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Equal Employment Opportunity Notice
Applicants have the right to be free from unlawful workplace discrimination. Please review the EEOC's Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal notice. Accessible formats and translations are also available from the EEOC.
Application Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact hr@insigniatechnology.com. Requests will be considered individually.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote database architect jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field
- Proficiency in SQL and at least one major RDBMS such as Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL
- Experience designing and implementing cloud data platforms on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Familiarity with data modeling tools and methodologies including ERD and dimensional modeling
- Knowledge of database performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization
- Relevant certifications such as Oracle Database Administrator or Microsoft Certified Database Administrator preferred
Tips for Your Remote Database Architect Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote database architect openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search for roles that match your database stack and experience level, then apply directly before postings fill.
Document your architecture decisions publicly
Remote employers can't watch you work, so they look for evidence. Publish ERDs, schema migration write-ups, or data modeling walkthroughs on a personal site or GitHub. Written artifacts prove both technical depth and the async communication skills remote teams need.
Signal async fluency in every application
Remote database architect teams run on written communication. Reference specific tools you use for async collaboration, like Confluence, Notion, or detailed pull-request documentation, and describe how you've kept distributed teammates aligned on data model changes without synchronous meetings.
Target remote-first companies in your database specialty
Remote-first firms in cloud data, analytics platforms, and SaaS infrastructure hire database architects more consistently than companies experimenting with hybrid arrangements. Search by your core database technology, whether that's PostgreSQL, Snowflake, or Cassandra, to find teams already built around your stack.
Remote Database Architect Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote database architect job?
Target companies that already run distributed engineering teams, because they've built the processes for remote database work and won't expect you to prove remote viability from scratch. Remote employers screen hard for self-direction, clear written communication, and the ability to document schema decisions and data models without hand-holding. Proficiency in cloud-native databases, infrastructure-as-code tooling, and async collaboration practices gives candidates a measurable edge.
Which companies hire remote database architects?
Companies hiring remote database architects right now include Cognizant, Availity, and 9th Way Insignia, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology firms, distributed SaaS teams, and data-heavy organizations in financial services and healthcare account for the largest share of these openings.
Can you get a remote database architect job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level database architect roles are harder to land because you're expected to work independently from day one without in-office guidance. Companies most likely to hire at the junior level remotely are smaller startups and consultancies that value demonstrated ability over years on a resume. A portfolio showing schema designs, data models, or open-source database contributions, combined with certifications in cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, can open doors.
Do you need a degree for remote database architect jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers prioritize hands-on database skills, certifications, and a portfolio of real architecture work over a formal degree. Cloud platform certifications, demonstrated experience with relational and NoSQL systems, and a history of delivering production database environments carry significant weight, especially at remote-first companies that evaluate candidates on output rather than credentials.
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