Data Engineer - Contract

Location: Manhattan, NY Hourly Rate: $50-70/hr Contract Length: 6 months with possible extension We are seeking a Data Engineer with strong SQL Server platform management experience for a 6-month engagement, with potential to extend. 40 hours per week, in person 3 days per week at our Manhattan office. The role has two primary focus areas: - SQL Server platform support and stabilization - Early-stage Azure data lakehouse build-out SQL Server Platform Support We operate a mature SQL Server-based platform that powers daily operational applications and analytics. Responsibilities: - Support and maintain our Azure SQL environment - Monitor performance, availability, and database health - Perform proactive maintenance, indexing, and tuning - Troubleshoot and resolve production issues - Stabilize and optimize operational databases Initial emphasis will be on monitoring, reliability, and measurable performance improvement in a live production environment. Azure Data Lake / Lakehouse Build-Out We are in the early stages of building a modern Azure-based lakehouse architecture. Strong experience preferred in: - Microsoft Azure (Azure Government experience is a plus) - Azure Data Factory - ADLS Gen2 - Azure Synapse - Designing batch and streaming data pipelines - Azure resource provisioning and infrastructure setup The ideal candidate: - Communicates clearly and professionally - Gets up to speed quickly in an existing environment - Is a self-starter who requires minimal supervision - Works effectively across Product, Analytics, DevOps, and Data teams - Builds reliable, production-grade batch and streaming pipelines Email Your Resume In Word To Katie.Orr@CyberCoders.com Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply. Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: linkedin : KP6-1978569 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered. Katie Orr - Associate Manager For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This is a new role. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 02/23/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.  CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements. Copyright 1999 - 2026. CyberCoders , Inc. All rights reserved.