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Database Architects design and manage the data infrastructure that companies depend on daily. Employers routinely sponsor H-1B visas for this role, and it qualifies as a specialty occupation given its bachelor's degree requirement in computer science, information systems, or a related field. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Kforce has a client that is seeking a Cloud Database Architect in Merrimack, NH. Duties Include:
- Define and promote data architecture strategies, patterns, standards, and guidelines
- Provide technical leadership across complex projects and initiatives
- Guide the adoption of cloud-native data solutions and data integration patterns
- Champion data-driven decision-making and reusable patterns, standards and guidelines
- Lead Proof of Concepts (POCs) to evaluate emerging technologies
- Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory standards
- Support mainframe migration and modernization efforts
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- 12+ years of experience in distributed systems, including 3+ years with cloud databases
- Experience in financial services domain; Understanding/Experience with the brokerage domain would be a plus
- Expertise in relational (Oracle, PostgreSQL), distributed SQL (CockroachDB, YugabyteDB), NoSQL (Aerospike), in-memory databases, data warehouses (Snowflake, Apache Iceberg) and Kafka streaming
- Proven ability to architect high-volume, high-performance transactional systems
- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS RDS, EC2, EMR, S3) and hybrid environments
- Experience building scalable data solutions (OLTP, ODS, MDM, data warehousing and analytics platforms)
- Experience with data Security and data and functional authorization methods
- Ability to evaluate and recommend emerging cloud data technologies
- Hands-on experience in logical and physical data modeling
- Experience with data movement (ETL, ELT) technologies
- Strategic thinker with strong technical leadership and agile delivery experience
- Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills
- Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Responsibilities
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Cloud Database Architect in Merrimack, NH. Duties Include:
- Define and promote data architecture strategies, patterns, standards, and guidelines
- Provide technical leadership across complex projects and initiatives
- Guide the adoption of cloud-native data solutions and data integration patterns
- Champion data-driven decision-making and reusable patterns, standards and guidelines
- Lead Proof of Concepts (POCs) to evaluate emerging technologies
- Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory standards
- Support mainframe migration and modernization efforts
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- 12+ years of experience in distributed systems, including 3+ years with cloud databases
- Experience in financial services domain; Understanding/Experience with the brokerage domain would be a plus
- Expertise in relational (Oracle, PostgreSQL), distributed SQL (CockroachDB, YugabyteDB), NoSQL (Aerospike), in-memory databases, data warehouses (Snowflake, Apache Iceberg) and Kafka streaming
- Proven ability to architect high-volume, high-performance transactional systems
- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS RDS, EC2, EMR, S3) and hybrid environments
- Experience building scalable data solutions (OLTP, ODS, MDM, data warehousing and analytics platforms)
- Experience with data Security and data and functional authorization methods
- Ability to evaluate and recommend emerging cloud data technologies
- Hands-on experience in logical and physical data modeling
- Experience with data movement (ETL, ELT) technologies
- Strategic thinker with strong technical leadership and agile delivery experience
- Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills
- Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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Target employers with active H-1B filing histories
Large tech, finance, and healthcare companies file H-1B petitions for Database Architects regularly. Focusing your search on employers with consistent sponsorship histories significantly improves your chances of landing a role with visa support.
Align your degree to the role explicitly
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims carefully. A degree in computer science, information systems, or database management maps cleanly to this role. Unrelated degrees, even with strong experience, can trigger Requests for Evidence from USCIS.
Highlight cloud and enterprise database credentials
Certifications in Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, AWS, or Google Cloud strengthen your petition by demonstrating specialized expertise. Employers sponsoring H-1B visas want candidates whose credentials justify the cost and complexity of sponsorship.
Understand your LCA before you sign
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor before your H-1B petition. It locks in your job title, worksite location, and prevailing wage. Review it carefully, because errors are difficult to correct after filing.
Ask about cap-exempt employers
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government entities are exempt from the H-1B lottery. Database Architects at these organizations can be sponsored year-round without competing in the annual cap, making them worth targeting specifically.
Browse sponsor-verified listings on Migrate Mate
Generic job boards mix sponsored and non-sponsored roles without clear labels. Migrate Mate filters specifically for employers offering visa sponsorship, saving you from investing time in applications where sponsorship was never on the table.
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Does a Database Architect role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Database Architect is consistently recognized as a specialty occupation under USCIS guidelines because it requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a directly related field. Employers must demonstrate the degree requirement is a standard industry expectation for the position, which is well-established for this role.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor my H-1B as a Database Architect?
A bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information systems, information technology, or database management is the standard requirement. Degrees in unrelated fields can still qualify if you can show a logical connection to the duties of the role, but USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence asking for additional documentation to establish that connection.
How likely is H-1B approval for Database Architect petitions?
Approval rates for Database Architect H-1B petitions are generally strong when the employer's job description clearly outlines duties requiring specialized knowledge and a specific degree field. Denials most often occur when the job description is vague or when the petitioner's education doesn't align directly with the listed responsibilities. A well-documented petition significantly reduces denial risk.
Can I get sponsored as a Database Architect if I'm currently on OPT or STEM OPT?
Yes, and many Database Architects follow exactly this path. If your degree is in a STEM-eligible field such as computer science or information systems, you may qualify for 24 months of STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of work authorization while your employer files your H-1B petition and you wait through the lottery cycle. Migrate Mate lists roles from employers experienced with OPT-to-H-1B transitions.
Do contract or consulting roles offer H-1B sponsorship for Database Architects?
Some do, but the employer-employee relationship must satisfy USCIS requirements. If a staffing agency places you at a client site, both the agency and the end client's oversight of your work come under scrutiny. USCIS looks closely at who controls your day-to-day duties. Direct-hire roles at the sponsoring company tend to face fewer complications than third-party placement arrangements.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Database Architect jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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