Cosmos DB Technical Architect

OverviewJob Title: Cosmos DB Technical ArchitectLocation: Remote/Dalla, TXDuration: FulltimeMust Have Technical/Functional SkillsCore Cosmos DB ExperienceDeep understanding of Cosmos DB APIsProficiency in Cosmos DB SQL Syntax and query optimizationKnowledge of partitioning, indexing and consistency levelsHands-on experience with change feed and stored procedures, triggers and user defined functionsData Modeling and DesignDeep understanding of NoSQL data modeling, partitioning, indexing, and consistency modelsDesigning for scalability and latency optimizationCloud Architecture & IntegrationProficiency in Azure services like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, Azure Monitor, and Microsoft Entra IDIntegration with Kafka for streaming data pipelines (e.g., using Kafka Connect or custom consumers)Experience with data replication, API integration, and cloud-native solutionsPerformance & Reliability EngineeringDesign for high availability, low latency, and fault toleranceImplement retry logic, RU (Request Unit) monitoring, and failover strategiesUse of Application Insights and Azure Monitor for observabilityRoles & ResponsibilitiesStrategic Responsibilities1.Solution Architecture – Design scalable, distributed database architectures using Azure Cosmos DB.Choose appropriate APIs (Core SQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, Gremlin) based on workload needs.Define data partitioning strategies and indexing policies.Technology Evaluation & Planning2.Technology Evaluation & Planning – Evaluate Cosmos DB against other Azure data services.Plan for global distribution, multi-region writes, and consistency models.Align database design with business continuity and disaster recovery goals.Technical Responsibilities1.Implementation & ConfigurationSet up Cosmos DB accounts, containers, and throughput (Request Units).Configure failover regions, backup policies, and point-in-time tegrate with Azure services like Azure Functions, AKS, and Event Hubs.2.Performance OptimizationMonitor RU consumption and optimize queries and indexing.Implement caching strategies and retry logic for rate-limited operations.Use Azure Monitor and Application Insights for observability.3.Security & ComplianceEnforce RBAC and least-privilege access.Configure private endpoints, firewalls, and encryption.Ensure compliance with data governance policies.Cross-Functional Collaboration1.Team Leadership – Guide developers, DBAs, and data engineers on Cosmos DB best practices.Conduct architecture reviews and mentor junior team members.Coordinate schema changes and CI/CD integration.Stakeholder EngagementCommunicate design decisions to business and technical stakeholders.Translate business requirements into technical solutions.Provide documentation and training for support teams.Operational Excellence1.Monitoring & MaintenanceSet up dashboards and alerts for RU usage, latency, and errors.Perform regular audits and health checks.Plan for capacity scaling and cost cident ManagementTroubleshoot performance issues and implement failover strategies.Lead root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-23