Azure Database Engineer Contractor MNSITE3832

RE/SPEC Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RESPEC is seeking an experienced Azure Database Engineer to support a Minnesota public-sector client on a high-impact child welfare modernization initiative. The role focuses on consolidating data from 87 county databases into a centralized Azure-based data lake for a future enterprise solution.

The engineer will contribute across analysis, design, development, implementation, administration, maintenance, and security of Azure databases and Data Lakehouse capabilities, collaborating with

Qualifications

• Experience with Azure database engineering, administration, maintenance, and security.
• Experience with Azure Data Lakes or Data Lakehouse platforms and centralized data storage.
• Proficiency in database analysis, design, development, and implementation.
• Knowledge of data integration, workflow optimization, data integrity, and security practices.
• Ability to work with cross-functional technical and business teams.
• Experience mentoring other database engineering professionals.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, administer, and maintain Azure database and data lake solutions.
• Support development of a centralized Data Lakehouse and integrated data reserves.
• Consolidate data from 87 county databases for use in a centralized platform.
• Implement and maintain data security, governance, availability, and reliability in Azure.
• Analyze and optimize data workflows to improve performance and usability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable data solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other Database Engineers.
• Possibly provide ongoing operational support after implementation.

Skills

Azure database engineering

Azure Data Lakes

Data Lakehouse

Database analysis

Data integration

Security governance

Mentorship

Job description

Job Description

RESPEC is seeking an experienced Azure Database Engineer to support a Minnesota public-sector client on a high-impact child welfare modernization initiative. As a RESPEC consultant, you will join a mission-driven team working to strengthen data infrastructure that supports services for children, youth, and families across Minnesota.

Role Summary

This role will help advance the modernization of Minnesota's child welfare information environment through the implementation of a Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS). A central component of this effort is consolidating data from 87 county databases into a centralized Azure-based data lake environment that will support a future enterprise solution.

The Azure Database Engineer will contribute across analysis, design, development, implementation, administration, maintenance, and security of Azure databases and Data Lakehouse capabilities. This individual will also collaborate with technical and business stakeholders, improve data workflows, help protect sensitive information, and mentor other database engineers.

Core Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, administer, and maintain Azure database and data lake solutions supporting the CCWIS modernization program.
• Support the development and ongoing evolution of a centralized Data Lakehouse and integrated data reserves.
• Help consolidate and prepare data originating from 87 county database environments for use within a centralized platform.
• Implement and maintain data security, integrity, governance, availability, and reliability practices within Azure environments.
• Analyze and optimize data workflows to improve performance, usability, and data-driven decision-making.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including technical, program, and business stakeholders, to deliver scalable data solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other Database Engineers.
• Potentially provide ongoing operational support following implementation.

Qualifications

Required Technical Experience

Candidates should demonstrate strong, relevant experience in the following areas:

• Azure database engineering, administration, maintenance, and security.
• Azure Data Lakes, Data Lakehouse platforms, and centralized data-storage solutions.
• Database analysis, design, development, and implementation.
• Data integration, workflow optimization, data integrity, and data-security practices.
• Working collaboratively across cross-functional technical and business teams.
• Providing technical mentorship to other database engineering professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting large-scale public-sector data modernization programs, child welfare systems, multi-source data consolidation, or enterprise cloud migrations would be highly relevant to this engagement.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.