Data Engineer

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining database architectures that support business applications and processes.
• Overseeing data ingestion and ETL/ELT workflows within the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), ensuring high performance, reliability, and security.
• Ensuring compliance with data governance policies, backup and recovery protocols, and industry regulations.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to provide insights, manage projects, and support data-driven decision‑making.
• Planning and executing database upgrades, patching, and capacity planning for scalability.
• Diagnosing and resolving database-related issues to minimize downtime.
• Serving as the primary Major Incident Management (MIM) resource for the EDW.
• Monitoring EDW users, conducting audits, and maintaining security controls.
• Leading technical sessions and projects, representing the EDW team in managing the Microsoft Fabric environment.
• Maintaining accurate documentation of database configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Providing training and support to team members on database management and best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field, or commensurate experience.

• 3-5 years as a Database Administrator and cloud architecture (Microsoft ecosystem) or similar role.
• Proven experience with Microsoft ecosystem, Databricks, Snowflake, AWS, Google Cloud, etc.
• Experience with Spark, PySpark, KQL, notebooks, and lake houses preferred.
• Strong SQL skills; ability to write and optimize complex queries.
• Experience with database performance tuning and optimization techniques.
• Knowledge of database security best practices, implementing encryption, access controls, and auditing.
• Preferred experience with Microsoft Purview, Dev Ops or similar environments.
• Desired certifications:
  Oracle Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Database Administrator Associate.

• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Customer service orientation and professionalism.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language.
• Effective communication with cross‑functional teams (IT, compliance, analytics).
• Mentoring and training team members on database management best practices.
• Independent judgment, discretion, confidentiality.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance as required.

• Occasional lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Occasional standing up to 3 hours per day.
• Constant sitting up to 8 hours per day.
• Occasional walking up to 3 hours per day.
• Travel 0-20%.
• Repetitive activity: keyboard activity, phone use, writing.
• Visual acuity to view computer monitor and read text.
• No environmental exposure.

Starting Salary Range: $87,000 - $100,000 per year.