Senior Cloud Data Platform Engineer

# Senior Cloud Data Platform Engineer Apply
** Job#: 3036903
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* Job Description:

** Senior Cloud Data Platform Engineer
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* Location:

** New Braunfels, Texas (Hybrid or Remote)

Role Overview This position is responsible for implementing, engineering, and operating enterprise data platform services across hybrid and cloud environments. The role partners with Cloud Ops, application, and security teams to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable platform capabilities.

Key Responsibilities
* Engineer and operate enterprise data platforms across SQL Server, Azure SQL, Postgre

SQL, and Azure Cosmos DB.
* Implement database provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management using Infrastructure as Code.
* Support monitoring, observability, and alerting for data platform services to improve availability.
* Assist with performance tuning, capacity management, and operational support.
* Support backup, recovery, and high availability configurations aligned with business requirements.
* Contribute to the automation of routine operational tasks and integration into CI/CD processes.
* Support the migration of legacy SQL platforms to Azure SQL or Postgre

SQL.
* Apply security, identity, and governance controls across data platform services.
* Provide support for Azure Cosmos DB governance, monitoring, and cost optimization.
* Document configurations, standards, and operational procedures for supported services.

Required Qualifications
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* Experience:

** A minimum of 8 years of experience in database administration, data platform engineering, or cloud data services.
** Technical

Skills:

*** Azure SQL
* Postgre

SQL Preferred Qualifications
* Cosmos DB
* SSIS, SSRS
* CICD Dev Ops
* Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, ARM, or Bicep Additional Information This is for a contract with the potential for hire or extension. Candidates must be able to work on a hybrid schedule, with one day a week (Wednesday) onsite if located within an hour of the primary location, or fully remote if located further away.  
* Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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** Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:
Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a…