Genesis10 is currently seeking an Azure Database Engineer - Hybrid / Remote for a contract position with a Government Agency located in St. Paul, MN. This is a 9+ month contract opportunity.
Pay Rate: $82.00 - $95.00 per hour, W2 Position Overview: As an
Azure Database Engineer, this position will participate in the analysis, design, development, implementation, and potentially ongoing support of Azure Databases and Data Lakes, with a primary focus on the Data Lakehouse and its integrated data reserves. The responsibilities will include administering, maintaining, and securing data to ensure efficient and reliable data storage solutions. The position will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data workflows, support data-driven decision-making, and implement best practices for data security and integrity in Azure environments. This position also will provide mentorship to other Database Engineers.
Key Responsibilities: - Develop and implement relational and non-relational databases in Azure
- Develop and implement data transformations
- Ensure data access patterns are optimized
- Maintain necessary documentation
- Coordinate with necessary teams to meet security standards
- Implement disaster recovery solution
- Provide knowledge transfer
Primary Requirements: - 7+ years' experience designing, developing, and implementing data lakes and relational and non-relational databases in Azure
- Strong experience developing and implementing data transformation solutions and cloud infrastructure integration
- Strong experience coding and testing programs and scripts to load data using Azure data load utilities
- Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with cloud computing concepts
- Experience with tools such as Azure Monitor, Azure Data Factory, SQL Analytics, Query Performance Insight, Azure Resource Manager, and Azure CLI/PowerShell for infrastructure management
- Experience with role-based access control, encryption, and network security
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Desired Skills: - Experience with Databricks
- Experience with Oracle databases
- Experience in mentoring others in the needed technologies
- Experience developing and implementing backup and recovery strategies using tools such as Azure Backup or Geo-replication
- Knowledge of data concepts, data modeling, schema design, and indexing strategies
- Knowledge of Azure SQL instances, managed instances, and elastic pools
- Knowledge of Data Warehouse Administration and Teradata Data Warehouse
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: - Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years
- The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years
- Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average)
- Behavioral Health Platform
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- 401K
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
- Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)
For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all of our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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