Azure Database Engineer (3833)
Integres, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) established to provide high-quality, insightful, agile information technology-based solutions. Integrity is foundational to our work, combining industry best practices with evolving techniques and technologies to address the dynamic challenges organizations face. We prioritize a servant-leadership approach and cultivate a corporate family culture that values excellence, accountability, and work/life balance. Our employees are empowered to engage with customers as true partners, and we encourage community and volunteer participation as part of our commitment to corporate citizenship.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Azure Database Engineer to support Minnesota's Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) modernization initiative. This project involves consolidating data from 87 county databases into a centralized Azure Data Lakehouse to support a new statewide child welfare platform. The role will design, develop, implement, and maintain Azure databases and data lakes while ensuring secure, scalable, and high-performing data solutions. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and mentoring of other Database Engineers are key aspects of this position.
Client: Minnesota Department of Information Technology Services (MNIT) Partner Agency: Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). Location: Remote / Hybrid (Saint Paul, MN). Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain Azure relational and non-relational databases.
- Build and support Azure Data Lakes and Data Lakehouse solutions.
- Develop data transformation and data loading processes.
- Optimize database performance, security, and data access.
- Implement backup, disaster recovery, and CI/CD solutions.
- Monitor Azure database environments and maintain technical documentation.
- Collaborate with technical teams and mentor junior engineers.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience designing and implementing Azure databases and Data Lakes.
- Strong experience with Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Oracle, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with Azure monitoring, backup, disaster recovery, and security (RBAC, encryption, network security).
- Knowledge of data modeling, schema design, indexing, and cloud infrastructure.
- Strong analytical, communication, and mentoring skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Azure SQL Managed Instances and Elastic Pools.
- Knowledge of Data Warehouse Administration and Teradata.
- Experience with Azure Monitor, ARM Templates, Azure CLI/PowerShell, SQL Analytics, and Query Performance Insight.
Benefits
- Healthcare and Insurance: medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability protection, basic life, and AD&D insurance.
- 401(k) Savings Plan.
- Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Employee Recognition and Rewards.
- Employee Referral Bonuses.