Database Engineer; SQL Server & Azure

Database Engineer (SQL Server & Azure)

Anywhere

Type:
Contract

Category:
Data

Industry: Financial Services

Workplace Type:
Remote

We are seeking a Database Engineer with deep expertise in SQL Server and Microsoft Azure to join our product engineering team. This role is well suited for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, AI‑enhanced SDLC and is passionate about building scalable, secure, and high‑performance data platforms.

Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $60 - $70 / hr. w2

• Design, implement, and optimize SQL Server databases with a focus on high availability, scalability, and performance.
• Lead and support Azure migration initiatives for legacy databases and data services.
• Develop and maintain cloud‑native data solutions using Azure SQL (including Hyperscale), Azure Data Factory, Azure Cosmos DB, and other relevant Azure data services.
• Operate within an AI‑driven SDLC, including partnering with AI copilots to translate business requirements into data models and technical specifications, leveraging generative AI tools to iterate on database architecture and performance strategies, pair‑programming with AI assistants (e.g., Git Hub Copilot) to write, refactor, and validate SQL in real time, and implementing automation for validation, performance monitoring, bug prediction, and self‑healing data pipelines.
• Collaborate closely with application engineers to ensure seamless integration between data systems and product features.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and remediate database performance, security, and compliance issues.

• 6+ years of database engineering experience with a strong focus on SQL Server.
• Deep expertise in database design and normalization (3rd Normal Form), indexing strategies, query optimization, stored procedure development and tuning, database modeling and data architecture.
• 3 to 5 years of No
  
  SQL experience, including Azure Cosmos DB.
• Solid understanding of SQL Server internals, including Azure SQL Database Hyperscale.
• Proven experience reviewing execution plans and optimizing high‑volume queries and stored procedures.
• Hands‑on experience monitoring database performance from both system and database perspectives.
• Experience using SQL Server Trace and performance diagnostics tools.
• Demonstrated experience with Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, cloud‑native and distributed data architectures, and familiarity with AI‑assisted development tools such as Git Hub Copilot or similar.
• Experience with distributed databases, ELT pipelines, and data streaming technologies is a strong plus.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.