Azure Database Engineer

🚀 Senior Database Engineer – Database Management 📍 Location: Washington, DC 20530 🏢 Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite (DOJ Environment) 🛂 Clearance: Public Trust • U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder • Minimum 3+ years of U.S. residency 📄 Contract: 6 Months (Possible Extension) ⏰ Schedule: 40 hours/week | Standard business hours 🔍 Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Database Engineer to support a mission-critical Department of Justice (DOJ) environment. This role focuses on database administration, cloud optimization, analytics, and data engineering within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience with SQL Server, Azure SQL, Databricks, Power BI, and Apache Tomcat, along with a passion for improving performance, reliability, and scalability of enterprise data platforms. This is a fully onsite role in Washington, DC. 🛠️ Key Responsibilities • Administer and manage Azure SQL Databases, Azure Blob Storage, and Azure Data Lake ensuring security, availability, and performance. • Optimize cloud-based databases for cost efficiency, scalability, and performance. • Automate database provisioning and maintenance using Azure CLI, PowerShell, and AZ Copy. • Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve database performance and availability issues. • Support and execute database migrations from on-prem SQL Server to Azure SQL Database. • Design and implement data pipelines using Azure Databricks for scalable ETL processing. • Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports, and visualizations for business insights. • Utilize R Studio for data modeling, statistical analysis, and large-scale data processing. • Support administration and troubleshooting of Apache Tomcat servers hosting applications and data services. • Diagnose application, security, and database integration issues across platforms. • Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides. • Collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and business stakeholders. 🎯 Required Qualifications • 3–5 years of experience in Database Administration, Data Engineering, or related roles • Strong expertise in SQL Server DBA activities (backup, recovery, tuning, security) • Hands-on experience with: • Azure SQL Database • Azure Blob Storage • Azure Data Lake • Proven experience with Azure Databricks for ETL and analytics • Proficiency in R Studio for data analysis and statistical modeling • Experience building and managing Power BI dashboards and reports • Working knowledge of Apache Tomcat • Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills • Excellent communication and documentation abilities • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams ⭐ Nice to Have (Preferred Skills) • Experience with Azure DevOps (CI/CD pipelines) • Scripting skills using Python and/or PowerShell • Knowledge of Data Governance and secure data management practices • Experience with cloud data migration (on-prem to Azure) • Microsoft certifications (Azure, SQL Server, Power BI) 🌟 Why Join? • Work on high-impact DOJ systems • Gain exposure to modern Azure cloud and big data technologies • Opportunity for contract extension • Collaborate with experienced technical and business teams • Strengthen expertise in cloud, analytics, and enterprise data platforms