If you searched Superstar Sourcing for Senior Database Architect (with 3 additional requirements) on January 3, 2026 you'd find 320 great candidates

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Sr. SQL Server DBA/Data Modeler

This candidate is an excellent fit for a Senior Database Architect role heavily focused on SQL Server HA/DR and migrations, boasting 17 years of experience. 15+ yrs DBA/Design/Migration experience → SQL Server 2000-2016 on-prem/AWS, Migrated to PostgreSQL/Snowflake/etc. → Experienced with Clustering, Log Shipping, Mirroring, and AOAG setups. Excellent.

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SQL Server Database Architect

This candidate is an excellent match for a Senior SQL Server Database Architect, explicitly mentioning AlwaysOn and DR solutions, though migration experience leans to Azure PaaS rather than traditional Data Warehouse. Ex-Independent Consultant → current role, 32 years experience. Excellent.

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Database Lead | Database Consultant | Database Engineer | Database Administrator | Database Developer | Database Architect |

Excellent fit, this senior candidate has recent experience managing MS SQL AlwaysOn high availability servers in a consulting role, extensive SQL Server background, and experience supporting corporate data warehouses. Senior Database Consultant → AWS (AlwaysOn, SQL Server) → Tableau (Data Warehouse). Strong.

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Senior Database Administrator @ Union Pacific Railroad | Ex-Wells Fargo | SQL Server | MySQL | PostgreSQL | Azure | AWS | Cloud & Hybrid Data Platforms | Driving High Availability, Performance & Automation

Excellent match covering SQL Server, AlwaysOn, Disaster Recovery, and Senior level experience, with broad architectural/migration achievements, though 'Data Warehouse migration' isn't explicitly listed like the others. Sr DBA @ Union Pacific → Ex-Wells Fargo, focused on High Availability/DR/AlwaysOn. Excellent.

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Senior Solutions Architect-Microsoft Workloads at Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Excellent fit, current role is Solutions Architect for Microsoft/SQL Server workloads, explicitly listing DR, HA (AlwaysOn), and Migrations in previous senior DBA engineering roles. Senior Solutions Architect focusing on SQL Server and Migrations; previously lead SQL DBA Engineer specializing in DR and HA solutions using AlwaysOn. Excellent.

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Senior SQL Server Database Administrator - Making Data Sail Fast || Performance Tuning, Data Migration, System Architecture, High Availability/Disaster Recovery, and DBA Training. Azure certified.

This candidate is an outstanding match, specifically mentioning SQL Server, Always On, HA/DR (Disaster Recovery), and Data Migration (similar to DW migration). → Senior SQL Server DBA (27+ yrs) detailing expertise in performance, architecture, HA/DR, AlwaysOn, and migrations. Excellent.

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Staff Database Reliability Engineer at Wayfair

Excellent fit on SQL Server, AlwaysOn, and Senior level, but the primary focus seems to be DRE/Engineering rather than broad Data Architecting, and no specific mention of a Data Warehouse migration project is immediately visible, though Cloud migration is present. Staff DRE at Wayfair → managed large SQL Server/AlwaysOn groups, GCE migration. Strong.

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Lead IT Engineer

This candidate is an excellent fit, possessing direct experience with SQL Server, AlwaysOn Availability Groups for HA/DR, and substantial ETL/migration work. Lead IT Engineer at Regeneron, 36 years total experience. Excellent.

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Database Specialist Solutions Architect

This architect explicitly details extensive SQL Server DBA work including HA-DR solutions like availability groups, hitting almost all core requirements except specific Data Warehouse migration evidence. Solutions Architect at AWS → Cloud Engineer → DBA at Ford, 15 years total experience. Excellent.

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Sr Lead Architect at US Department of Homeland Security

This candidate looks like a very strong fit with extensive database architecture and SQL Server environment management experience. Sr Lead Architect at DHS → Principal Database Architect at CSC → Sr. DBA at MERKLE (managing 200+ MS SQL Servers, developed Backup and Recovery strategy). Excellent.

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Manager - Data Management

This candidate explicitly lists strong experience across Oracle (RAC, DataGuard) and SQL Server (Clustering, mirroring, DR/HA) and meets the senior level requirement, missing only explicit AlwaysOn and DW migration mentions for a perfect score. Manager at LG&E, strong background in database administration managing Oracle and SQL Server environments including DR/HA strategies. Strong.

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Project Manager@Cognizant | Data Engineer | AWS Big Data Certified | Database Admin

Excellent match for SQL Server, architecture, and DR using clustering/mirroring, and experience with Azure migrations which often overlaps with DW concepts, though AlwaysOn itself is not specified. Ex-Senior Data Engineer (Architect) → Data Architect, 20 years total. Strong.

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Database Architect / snowflake admin

This candidate matches almost perfectly, having over 10 years of MSSQL DBA experience, explicitly mentioning AlwaysOn clusters, and experience migrating databases. MSSQL DBA (10+ yrs) → AlwaysOn/Failover Clusters, Oracle DBA background, 18 years total experience. Strong.

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Solutions Architect at Tech Mahindra Americas

This individual has significant experience as a Solutions Architect focusing on Data Engineering and database migration, checking most boxes for the role. Data Engineering Lead → SR Solutions Architect at Tech Mahindra, 17 years experience, strong MSSQL focus, DR expertise mentioned, migration experience significant. → Tech Mahindra, 17 yrs exp. Strong.

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Director Data Architecture

Excellent profile showing deep, current SQL Server expertise including Always On HA solutions and specific backup/recovery strategies, fitting the core requirements well, despite the title being Director/Architect. Director Data Architecture, current experience includes SQL Server 2022, Always On H/A, backup/recovery, and cloud migrations. → Various roles, 19 yrs exp. Strong.

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Data Leader, Strategist | Implementor, Mentor, Learner | Building Modern Data & Analytics Platforms

This candidate has extensive experience in data and database architecture, making them a strong contender for the architect role. Information Management → Sr Data Analyst/Architect → Sr Manager Data Arch → Director Data Arch, total experience nearly 28 years. Yes, Yes, No, Yes, Yes, Yes

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Principal Data & DevOPS Engineer at Charles River Laboratories

This candidate has excellent, recent experience migrating and managing large environments of SQL Servers, strongly aligning with the technical needs, though the current title is Data & DevOPS Engineer. Principal Engineer at Charles River → Senior DBA/Architect at IPS, 25 years total. Strong.

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MSSQL/Oracle/PostgreSQL/MySQL Database Administrator focused on data warehouse development and performance tuning.

This candidate has recent experience managing a High-availability SQL Server cluster and developing ETL for a data warehouse, hitting several key requirements, although the title is DBA/Manager, not Architect. UK (IT Mgr III - 4yrs) → UK (DBA - 7.7yrs). Strong.

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Senior Data Architect at Solar Turbines

Strong background as a Senior Data Architect maintaining MSSQL environments, including clustering, which is highly relevant, though AlwaysOn/DR/DW migration are not explicitly detailed in the current role description. Senior Data Architect maintaining MSSQL/Oracle/MySQL clusters, architecting data environments, past SQL Server DBA experience (2000-2012). Strong.

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Data systems manager / database design engineer/ ...

This candidate has extensive database architecture experience and mentions SQL Server and Data Warehouse work, but specific mentions of AlwaysOn and DR strategy are missing. Ex-Qorvo Systems Manager → Current Data Systems Manager, 17 yrs experience. Strong.

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Principal Cloud Architect @Oracle / 9X OCI,3X AWS Certified

Strong candidate with explicit mentions of SQL Server, building HA/DR resilient solutions, and large scale infrastructure migrations (which often implies DW migration readiness), though AlwaysOn is not explicitly singled out. Principal Cloud Architect @ Oracle (19 yrs total). Strong.

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Database Architect | Microsoft SQL Server DBA | 12+ Years of Exp| GCP | AWS | Azure | PostgreSQL DBA | MY SQL DBA | Performance Tunning | Database Migration expert | Microsoft Certified |DevOps-Enabled Infrastructure

This candidate is a SQL Server DBA/Architect with extensive experience in migrations and HA/DR solutions, though AlwaysOn is only implied via HA/DR experience. SQL Server DBA/Architect → Migration/HA/DR expert, 12+ yrs experience. Strong.

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Multi platform data professional

This professional has recent multi-platform DBA experience including specific SQL Server maintenance and configuration, strong Disaster Recovery experience, and background in DW/BI landscapes, aligning well with technical aspects, although the 'Architect' focus is soft. Multi-platform DBA/Infrastructure Manager experience spanning Oracle (Data Guard) and SQL Server, covering DR, monitoring, configuration for 26+ years. Strong.

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Principal Database Engineer at Texas Mutual Insurance Company

Excellent experience with SQL Server administration, design, and roles spanning Architect/Engineer over 25 years, although specific AlwaysOn/DR details are missing. DBA/Engineer/Architect → Enterprise Lead → Principal Engineer at Texas Mutual, 46 years total. Strong.

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Addis Ababa University

This specialist has significant DBA experience including DR and Data Warehouse work, but seniority/title connection could be closer to the Architect role. DBA at BoA → DBA at Booz Allen Hamilton, implemented DR and led DWH design. Excellent.

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Database Administrator | Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL | Cloud (AWS & Azure) | Oracle GoldenGate | High Availability Specialist

This senior DBA explicitly lists SQL Server Always On and preparation of backup/recovery strategies (DR), making them a very strong technical fit, although the roles are DBA rather than pure Architect. Sr. DBA at Ascend/City Bank. Strong.

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This leader has extensive database and high availability background, though the specific role title isn't explicitly 'Architect' now. Background: Development → DBA → Leadership/Authoring, specializing in HA/DR design/implementation/testing with SQL Server MVP. Strong.

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AWS Architect and Sr Oracle/SQL/Redshift DBA

This candidate possesses direct SQL Server, Disaster Recovery, and significant migration experience, which covers the technical requirements well, though the architect title is mixed with DBA roles. Oracle/AWS focus is present but SQL Server skills are explicit. AWS Architect/DBA → current, 16 years exp. Strong.

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Data Architect / Cloud Architect / Database Admin

Excellent match: explicitly lists MS SQL Server, Always-On High Availability Groups, Data migration, and Architect/Admin roles, easily meeting the senior threshold. Ex-MLHS-DVACO/Humana → CVS Health. Strong.

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Certified Technology Leader, Recipient of Business Enablement Award of the Year 2021 | Data Architecture & Management | Database Design, Development & Administration | OnPrem - Azure |

Currently holds Senior Database Architect title and has strong SQL Server and migration background, though AlwaysOn is missing. DBA Consultant → Senior Database Architect at Cass Information Systems, 21 years experience, strong SQL Server focus, solution provider for design/migrations. → Accenture → Hitachi → Cass Information Systems, 21 yrs exp. Strong.