Ventures Unlimited Inc

Database Engineer

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This role is for an Azure Database Engineer on a long-term contract, remote/hybrid in Minnesota. Key skills include Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake, Azure Databricks, and data transformation. Experience with Oracle Databases and CI/CD pipelines is required.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
Unknown
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🗓️ - Date
July 31, 2026
🕒 - Duration
Unknown
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🏝️ - Location
Hybrid
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📄 - Contract
Unknown
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
St Paul, MN
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Azure SQL #Azure Resource Manager #Data Access #Azure Databricks #Schema Design #Data Architecture #Network Security #Oracle #Azure #Databases #Replication #Security #Documentation #Teradata #CLI (Command-Line Interface) #Data Lake #Disaster Recovery #Azure Data Factory #Indexing #ADF (Azure Data Factory) #Data Warehouse #Databricks #Data Modeling #Compliance #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Azure SQL Database #Azure CLI (Azure Command Line Interface) #Cloud #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #Data Lakehouse
Role description
🚀 Now Hiring: Azure Database Engineer 📍 Location: Remote / Hybrid (Minnesota) 📅 Duration: Long-Term Contract We are seeking an experienced Azure Database Engineer to support a large-scale cloud modernization initiative focused on building a centralized Azure Data Lakehouse and modern Azure database environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work on enterprise data platforms, cloud infrastructure, and data transformation solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and implement relational and non-relational databases in Azure. • Build and maintain Azure Data Lakes and Azure Data Lakehouse solutions. • Develop and optimize data transformation processes and data access patterns. • Administer, secure, and maintain Azure database environments. • Implement backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security, compliance, and operational excellence. • Create technical documentation and provide knowledge transfer. • Mentor junior Database Engineers and promote best practices. Required Skills • Strong experience with Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake, and Azure database technologies. • Hands-on experience with Azure Databricks. • Experience with Oracle Databases. • Expertise in Azure Data Factory (ADF) and data transformation solutions. • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure integration. • Proficiency with Azure Monitor, Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Azure CLI, and PowerShell. • Experience implementing RBAC, encryption, and network security. • Knowledge of Azure SQL Managed Instances, Elastic Pools, data modeling, schema design, and indexing strategies. • Experience with Azure Backup, Geo-Replication, and disaster recovery solutions. • Strong mentoring, communication, and documentation skills. Preferred Skills • Experience with Teradata Data Warehouse Administration. • Knowledge of cloud computing concepts and enterprise data architectures. • Experience optimizing Azure-based data platforms and Lakehouse environments.