Database Engineer (Azure)Location: Minnesota (Remote/Hybrid)
Job Type: Contract
Experience: Minimum 7+ Years Required
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Database Engineer to support enterprise cloud modernization initiatives focused on Azure-based database platforms and Data Lakehouse solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Azure SQL, Azure Data Lake, Azure Databricks, Oracle Database, and cloud data integration technologies while ensuring secure, scalable, and high-performing database environments.
ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain Azure SQL databases, Data Lakes, and Data Lakehouse solutions.
Build and support ETL processes, data integration workflows, and Azure Data Factory pipelines.
Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and schema design.
Implement CI/CD pipelines for database deployments and automate operational processes.
Configure backup, recovery, monitoring, security, and disaster recovery solutions for Azure database environments.
RequirementsMinimum 7+ years of experience designing and supporting Azure database solutions.
Strong hands-on experience with Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake, Azure Databricks, and Oracle Database.
Experience with Azure Data Factory, ETL development, and cloud-based data integration.
Proficiency with Azure Monitor, ARM Templates, Azure CLI, PowerShell, SQL Analytics, and Query Performance Insight.
Strong knowledge of database security, RBAC, encryption, performance tuning, backup, recovery, and geo-replication.
Position HighlightsEmployment Type: Contract
Work Location: Remote/Hybrid – Minnesota
Cloud Platform: Microsoft Azure
Database Technologies: Azure SQL, Oracle Database, Azure Data Lake, Azure Databricks
Data Integration: Azure Data Factory, ETL, Data Lakehouse
Automation: CI/CD, Azure CLI, PowerShell, ARM Templates
Monitoring: Azure Monitor, SQL Analytics, Query Performance Insight
Preferred Experience: Teradata, Data Warehouse Administration, Enterprise Cloud Modernization
Professionals with strong Azure database engineering, cloud migration, and enterprise data platform experience are encouraged to apply.