Azure Database Engineer

G-SOL LLC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

G-SOL LLC in Minneapolis is hiring a full-time Database Engineer focused on Azure Databases and Data Lakes to support Minnesota’s CCWIS modernization initiative. The role emphasizes designing, building, and securing data storage while ensuring reliability across platforms.

You will mentor other Database Engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help optimize data workflows to enable data-driven decision making in Azure environments.

Qualifications

• Experience administering Azure Databases and Data Lakes.
• Knowledge of data security and governance practices in cloud environments.
• Ability to mentor other Database Engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, implement, and support Azure Databases and Data Lakes.
• Manage data storage solutions ensuring security and reliability.
• Optimize data workflows and support data-driven decision making.
• Provide mentorship to other Database Engineers and work with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Azure Databases

Data Lakes

Data Lakehouse

Data Security

Tools

Azure

Job description

Minneapolis, United States | Posted on 08/05/2026

The Minnesota Department of Information Technology Services ("MNIT") partnering with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families ("DCYF") (collectively "State") is seeking one full-time Database Engineer . The State has an initiative to modernize the child welfare information system environment through the implementation of a Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System ("CCWIS"). For additional background, t he State plans to hire a DDI vendor to implement a solution.In preparation for the DDI solution, the State is planning to consolidate the data from the 87 county databases into a centralized data lake that the new solution will utilize.

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.