Sr Database Engineer; Microsoft Fabric​/SQL DBA

Position: Sr Database Engineer (Microsoft Fabric / SQL DBA)

Sr Database Engineer (Microsoft Fabric / SQL DBA)

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Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

Description

The Sr Database Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining high-performance, scalable, and secure data infrastructure using Microsoft Fabric and SQL Server. This role requires deep technical expertise in database administration, data engineering, and performance optimization across Microsoft’s cloud ecosystem. The ideal candidate will be a hands‑on engineer with extensive experience in SQL, Python, and KQL, as well as a passion for automation and data‑driven development.

Responsibilities

• Managing and optimizing enterprise data pipelines.
• Implementing high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Supporting real‑time data streaming using Azure Event Hub, Fabric Event Streams, or Spark Structured Streaming.
• Collaborating closely with data architects, developers, and business stakeholders to ensure efficient and reliable data delivery across environments.
• Operating from the Santa Clara, CA location.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA, including setup, performance tuning, and high availability.
• Hands‑on coding experience in SQL, Python, and KQL for data engineering and analytics.
• Experience designing, developing, and optimizing enterprise data pipelines and ETL workflows in Microsoft Fabric.
• Strong skills in SQL and KQL performance optimization and query tuning.
• Proficiency in managing Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse and Eventhouse environments.
• Proficiency in Spark SQL, PySpark, and Fabric One Lake architecture.
• Experience building real‑time data streaming pipelines using Azure Event Hub, Fabric Event Streams, or Spark Structured Streaming.
• Experience automating database maintenance and deployments using Power Shell or Azure Dev Ops.
• Strong familiarity with Azure managed services and CI/CD best practices.
• Proficiency with Git, Git Hub, and Git Hub Actions (branching, PRs, automation).
• Experience using JIRA and working in agile delivery pipelines.
• Focus on automation, testing, and monitoring within Azure environments.
• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or Math preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leveraging Fabric Lakehouse for analytics and Eventhouse for operational insights.
• Knowledge of scalable data architecture and modeling best practices.
• Ability to lead and mentor database and data engineering teams.
• Experience with automation and observability tools such as App Insights and Log Analytics.
• The position requires up to 10% travel.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility

Standing 20% of time
Sitting 70% of time
Walking 10% of time

Strength

Pulling up to 10 Pounds
Pushing up to 10 Pounds
Carrying up to 10 Pounds
Lifting up to 10 Pounds

Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Typing F
Handling F
Reaching F

Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Turning F
Twisting F
Bending O
Crouching O
Balancing N
Climbing N
Crawling N
Kneeling N

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

Company Overview

Hanwha Q CELLS Technologies, Inc. a subsidiary of Hanwha Q CELLS, one of the world’s largest and most recognized photovoltaic manufacturers for its high-performance, high-quality solar cells and modules. It is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ), Talheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), and Santa Clara, CA, USA (HW and SW Product Development HQ). Through its growing global business network spanning Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Africa, and the Middle East, the company provides excellent services and long-term partnerships to its customers in the utility, commercial, government, and residential markets.

Hanwha Q CELLS is a flagship company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm and a Top 7 business enterprise in South Korea.

Compensation Disclosure

This salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.

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