Senior Technical Lead - SQL Server / Cloud (Contract)
Location : Atlanta, GA or Frisco, TX
(Georgia listed as primary; local or relocatable candidates preferred)
Role Summary
Senior Technical Lead / Technical Architect with strong expertise in SQL Server, cloud platforms, and enterprise application architecture .
The role involves technical leadership , database and cloud solution design , and hands-on architecture for large-scale, cloud-native, microservices-based applications. The ideal candidate will guide development teams, ensure performance and quality, and collaborate closely with business and technical stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership to development teams with focus on SQL Server and cloud best practices
- Conduct code reviews , enforce coding standards, and drive performance optimization
- Design and implement enterprise-scale, cloud-native solutions
- Assess technical feasibility, alternatives, and risks in system architecture
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define scope, milestones, and deliverables
- Resolve performance, scalability, and integration issues
- Prepare technical documentation and status reports
- Support Agile delivery and DevOps practices
Mandatory Skills & Experience
10+ years of experience as a Technical Architect / Senior Technical LeadStrong expertise in MS SQL Server , Postgres SQL , Cosmos DBExperience with SQL & NoSQL databasesStrong hands-on experience with Cloud platforms :Azure, AWS, OpenShift, GCP
Experience with Java Spring Boot & Microservices architectureExperience in REST API-based integrationsStrong understanding of enterprise architecture for high-scale systemsExperience with Kubernetes & DockerExperience with DevOps CI / CD pipelinesStrong communication skills (business & technical)Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
Enterprise Content Management (ECM) tools :OpenText, Documentum, FileNet
Object-based storage (ECS Object Store preferred)ElasticSearchApache AirflowSSO implementationContent migration strategies and data mappingDashboard & reporting tools (Jasper, BIRT)Experience in Agile project executionCertifications (Optional)
Microsoft Certified : Azure Data Engineer AssociateMicrosoft Certified : SQL Server Database DevelopmentEducation
Bachelor's degree required (Computer Science or related field)