Database Engineer - Azure
- Denver, CO, USA
- Full-time, Direct-Hire
- Hybrid (3-5 days per week)
- Salary: $110k - $130k + 15% bonus (You will be provided a pay rate that is in line with your skills and experience as they relate to the requirements of the job)
Where You Will Work:
Our corporate office is located in the Denver Tech Center. Our office spans the top two floors of the building and features expansive views of the mountains and the downtown skyline.
We value relationships and the benefits from working side by side with teammates, therefore this position will be in-office 3-5 days a week to support the team.
What You Will Do:
As a Database Engineer, you will be responsible for administering our on-premise and Azure data and analytics platform, which includes MS SQL, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, and reporting as part of our technology ecosystem. You will ensure the smooth operation of these systems, focusing on uptime and performance. You will drive innovation and change by implementing automation and leveraging artificial intelligence tools and methods to add value. As a technical expert in our data and analytics ecosystem, you will support operations, analytics, and reporting teams. Your role will involve tuning our environments to run faster and reducing cost run rates as our data volume grows.
Essential Functions:
- Work with stakeholders (Business partners, Infrastructure and Operations teams) to ensure smooth and secure operations of Azure data and analytics platform including Azure Synapse, ADF, Power BI etc.
- Oversee data warehouse and analytics platform performance on both on premise and Azure from implementation, maintenance to enhancements and ongoing operations
- Manage various Azure data pipelines, job schedules and systems to ensure performance and uptime
- Maintain up-to-date platform documentation and provide technical support to database, application and business intelligence (BI) developers
- Serve as primary liaison between the company and Managed Services vendor regarding all database related activity
- Perform maintenance, including upgrades and system patching, and troubleshooting activities for data stores and BI platforms in Azure and on-prem
- Ensure metadata (data catalog) are tracked for all data objects in the platform
- Perform system monitoring and performance analysis
- Perform ongoing security controls audit and review to ensure compliance
- Review system application logs and identify potential issues and improvements
- Participate in capacity planning, cloud cost analysis and cloud resources optimization
- Provide after-hour system and application support, whenever necessary
- Develop and implement various work plans for projects
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or related discipline preferred but not required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a MS SQL Server administrator
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a system or cloud administrator
- Experience with cloud data warehouse and analytics technologies, specifically Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Bricks, Data Lake and SQL Server (SSIS and SSAS), Power BI is required
- Knowledge or experience with infrastructure (operating system and networking) and cloud administration is required
- Knowledge or experience with data access control/security models
- Knowledge or experience with CI/CD, DevOps (such as GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
- Azure certifications (data related)
- Experience with Agile methodologies in a cloud, database, data warehousing and BI space
- Experience in leading and managing small teams would be a plus
What We Offer:
We offer attractive total compensation packages designed to recognize and reward performance including:
- 25% Rent Discount at certain real-estate communities
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, HSA/FSA plans, short and long-term disability paid by the company.
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
- Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and 11 holidays.
- Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks.
- Tuition assistance program and up to 100% reimbursement for job-related certifications and licenses.
- 15 hours of paid time annually for community service.
- Commuter benefits and pet insurance.
- Consumer discounts on various products and services.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development, leadership training, and career growth.
Candidates extended an offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening that includes checking references, a four-panel drug screening that excludes marijuana testing, employment verification & criminal background check.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.