Azure Data Engineer / Databricks SME

Apex Systems; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

ESPP

401K with company match

HSA

EAP with counseling

Corporate discounts

Certification discounts

Job summary

Everforth Apex in Washington, DC is seeking a Data Management Specialist to optimize a data infrastructure using Azure, SQL Server, Power BI, and Databricks. This onsite role demands hands-on scripting, database administration, and collaboration with data teams.

You will build scalable ETL pipelines, deploy Tomcat-based applications, develop Databricks pipelines, and create actionable dashboards to drive insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Management, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in data management with hands-on Azure, SQL Server, Power BI, Tomcat, R Studio, and Databricks.
• Proficient in Azure Administration including Azure SQL Database, Blob Storage, and Data Lake.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Azure resources including Azure SQL Database, Blob Storage, and Data Lake.
• Manage Azure-based data storage, security, and access control.
• Implement automation scripts for Azure resources using Azure CLI and PowerShell.
• Monitor and optimize SQL Server instances for efficiency and reliability.
• Perform database backups and restore operations; ensure data integrity.
• Assist migrations/upgrades of SQL Server environments to cloud platforms.
• Assist in deployment/maintenance of applications using Apache Tomcat.
• Develop Databricks pipelines for data transformation and engineering.
• Build scalable ETL processes using Azure Databricks.
• Create and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards for insights.
• Use R Studio for data analysis and statistical modeling.
• Document processes and configurations for consistent data management practices.

Skills

Azure

SQL Server

Power BI

Databricks

R Studio

Apache Tomcat

Azure Data Lake

Azure CLI

PowerShell

ETL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Data Management

Tools

Azure SQL Database

Blob Storage

Azure Data Lake

SQL Server

Apache Tomcat

R Studio

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job#: 3046698

Job Description:

Data Management Specialist / Databricks SME

Location: Washington, D.C. (Onsite)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Data Management Specialist to support the management, administration, and optimization of a data infrastructure, with a focus on cloud services, database management, data analysis, and reporting solutions. This role involves hands‑on work with Azure, SQL Server, Power BI, and Apache Tomcat, as well as utilizing R Studio and Databricks for data analysis and modeling. The position requires technical proficiency and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively on various data‑related projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support Azure cloud resources, including Azure SQL Database, Blob Storage, and Azure Data Lake, ensuring optimal functionality and performance.
• Manage and configure Azure‑based solutions for data storage, security, and access control.
• Implement automation scripts for managing and provisioning Azure resources using Azure CLI and PowerShell.
• Monitor and optimize SQL Server instances for efficiency and reliability.
• Perform database backups, restore operations, and ensure database integrity.
• Assist with migrations and upgrades of SQL Server environments to cloud‑based platforms.
• Assist in the deployment and maintenance of applications using Apache Tomcat.
• Contribute to the development of Databricks pipelines, helping to implement data transformation and data engineering processes.
• Work with data teams to build scalable ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes using Azure Databricks.
• Create and maintain Power BI reports, dashboards, and data visualizations that provide actionable insights.
• Use R Studio for data analysis, statistical modeling, and generating insights from large datasets.
• Document processes, workflows, and configurations to ensure consistent and effective data management practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience working in data management, with hands‑on experience in Azure, SQL Server, Power BI, Apache Tomcat, R Studio, and Databricks.
• Proficient in Azure Administration, including Azure SQL Database, Azure Blob Storage, and Azure Data Lake.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server Database Administration, including performance tuning, backups, and restores.
• Experience working with Apache Tomcat for application deployments and integration.
• Practical experience with Power BI for report creation and data visualization.
• Proficiency in R Studio for data analysis and statistical modeling.
• Basic experience with Azure Databricks for data engineering and big data processing workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure DevOps for continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) in data management projects.
• Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for script‑based management of data resources.
• Knowledge of Data Governance principles and best practices.
• Experience with data migration and cloud‑based database management.
• Microsoft Certifications in Azure, Power BI, or SQL Server.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Public Trust clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on‑demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.