• Senior Database Architect

    Roehl Transport (Appleton, WI)


    Senior Database Architect

    Description

    The Opportunity:

    As a Senior Database Architect (SQL Server & Cloud) with TeamRoehl, you’ll lead the design, development, and implementation of robust, scalable data platform architectures for our clustered Operations and Business Intelligence SQL Server 2022 environments—both on-premises and in the cloud. You’ll architect and optimize active/passive high availability clusters, drive advanced SQL performance tuning and monitoring, and safeguard Roehl’s data assets. You’ll collaborate with business and technology leaders, architects, and developers to deliver OLTP and analytical solutions that power customer and driver success.

    The Fit:

    At Roehl Transport, we value Mutual Support & Teamwork, Respect, Making a Difference, Honesty, Integrity, Accountability, Customer Care, Driver Success, and Safety. We seek a technical leader who thrives in a small, collaborative team, takes ownership of the data platform, and sets the vision for continuous improvement. You’ll be a self-starter, comfortable working independently and influencing technical direction, while mentoring others and communicating effectively across the organization.

    The Experience:

    This is a senior-level, architect-scope opportunity. The ideal candidate will have:

     

    + Expert-level SQL and T-SQL skills

    + Extensive experience with SQL Server, including advanced performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting in active/passive high-availability clustered environments (must-have)

    + Proven ability to architect, design, and implement enterprise-scale data solutions

    + Demonstrated technical leadership—mentoring, setting standards, and driving best practices for database administration and engineering

    + Experience with Microsoft security and identity solutions

    + Experience with Microsoft Replication and CDC strongly preferred

    + Multiple years in a senior technical or architect role, designing DBMS solutions and implementing core architecture for SQL database platforms

    + Deep understanding of relational and dimensional data models, metadata, and data governance practices

    + Understanding of secure data handling practices

    Preferred and Plus Skills:

    + Exposure to cloud and open source databases, especially PostgreSQL and Microsoft Iceberg technology

    + Cloud experience (Azure preferred)

    + Experience with Azure Monitor, Snowflake, Comvault, Redgate tools, Azure DevOps, and Visio

    The Company:

    Roehl Transport was founded by Everett Roehl in 1962 when he began providing motor carrier service with a single truck. Now, more than 60 years later, Roehl Transport is one of North America’s safest trucking companies as recognized by the American Trucking Associations (ATA). Roehl Transport is a 4-time recipient of the ATA’s President’s Award, the trucking industry’s highest safety honor. With over 2,800 employees, Roehl is headquartered in Marshfield, Wisconsin, and has offices in Appleton, WI; Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; Phoenix, AZ; and Dallas, TX. Roehl provides truckload service throughout the United States and Canada. We service over 8,800 customers and some of the most recognized brand names in the nation. We are a 2018 Forbes Magazine Best Mid-Sized Employer.