Database Architect

REMOTE Database Architect

Clearance:
None - Authorized to Work in the US - Must be able to obtain a Active Clearance

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team's passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila is seeking a Database Architectto join our team in supporting one of the country's premier defense research organizations. The Database Architect will execute migration projects from BW 7.5 on HANA to BW/4HANA, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal business disruption. Design, develop, test and document data integrations with source systems such as S4/HANA, BW4/HANA etc., and assist with deployment, validation and hyper care. Build and maintain ETL processes to ensure efficient data extraction, transformation, and loading into the BW/4HANA environment. Collaborate with business stakeholders, analysts, and technical teams to gather requirements, architect solutions, and implement best-in-class SAP BW/4HANA systems. Perform system analysis, troubleshooting, and performance tuning for BW/4HANA systems, ensuring high availability and optimized performance.

There are a few requirements for the position:

• Must be a U.S Citizen- Authorized to Work in the US - Must be able to obtain a Active Clearance (Green Cards / Visas do not qualify)
• Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance. (Aquila would sponsor you for the security clearance.)
• This position is REMOTE, but you must be willing to travel to Lexington, MA 2/4 times a year.

Must Have:

• 12 years - Data/Reporting
• 12 years - Advanced Business Application Programming/Management Database Program (AMDP)
• 12 years - Data Modeling
• 12 years - Program/Project Management OR Analysis
• 12 years - Software Documentation
• 12 years - Programming
• 12 years - Backend Programming (SQL)
• 12 years - Software Design/Development
• 8 years - Systems/BW4/HANA Migration experience from BW 7 systems

Nice to have:

• Fiori and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Integration:
  Knowledge of integrating BW/4HANA with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and using Fiori apps for visualizations.
• SAP BusinessObjects (BOBJ):
  Familiarity with integrating and using SAP BOBJ tools like Web Intelligence (WebI), Crystal Reports, and Lumira for front-end reporting.

Key soft skills:

• Discipline. Leverage standard best-practice approaches to managing work. Organized, thorough, and well documented.
• Eager to learn. We frequently introduce new toolsets and need the team to adapt.
• Collaboration. Actively inclusive with all stakeholders at various levels of the organization. Openly solicits ideas and feedback.
• Problem Solving. Anticipates obstacles and considers a broad range of alternatives. Involves others to overcome issues. Not afraid to escalate trouble.
• Autonomy. Works independently and is confident using sound discretion and judgement.
• Leadership. Capable of leading tasks, projects, or programs within the working group.

Our interview process is designed to let you get to know us as much as for us to get to know you!

1. You'll meet with someone from our Recruiting team so we can learn more about you and answer some of your questions.
2. You'll meet with the Hiring Manager to learn more about the team, and the role, and get to tell us more about what you'd bring to the team
3. You'll meet team members who will be your peers to help you get a feel for a 'real day in the life' at Self.
4. Benefits and Perks:
   

Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include:

• PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire
• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment
• Tuition & Training Reimbursement - 5K annually for pre-approved, job-related tuition, certification, or professional conferences
• 401K with Fidelity 100% immediate vesting; Plan eligibility begins 90 days following the date of hire. Aquila matches 50 cents on the dollar, up to 6%.
• Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses.
• Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance Reimbursed up to $1500 for the purchase of a qualified technology device. Eligible after 90 days of employment, and benefit renews every three years.
• Working from home:
  This position is REMOTE. The candidate is able to work remotely from any location. They may be asked to take up to 4 trips per calendar year to Lexington, MA if the program/project requires it. Candidates must be able to support EST hours.

Working from home:
This position is REMOTE. The candidate is able to work remotely from any location. They may be asked to take up to 4 trips per calendar year to Lexington if the program/project requires it. Candidates must be able to support EST hours.

Travel:
Must be willing to travel to Lexington, MA 2-4 times a year

Clearance:
Willing to review candidates who can obtain an interim clearance. Candidates with an ACTIVE secret are HIGHLY preferred.- Authorized to Work in the US - Must be able to obtain a Active Clearance

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.