Cloud Data Engineer: Azure SQL & Power Platform

CBRE; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE seeks a Database Engineer to design and implement databases and related products supporting operations. You will build data pipelines, create views and front-end interfaces for data updates, and own solutions from integration to production deployment.

The role emphasizes SQL, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), Power Platform, and strong collaboration with analysts and engineers to deliver scalable data solutions and high-quality data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or professional certifications preferred with 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in data engineering, database development, or related role with production ETL/ELT pipelines for relational databases such as SQL Server and/or Azure SQL.
• Understanding of data warehousing, dimensional modeling, data quality, and pipeline orchestration.
• Advanced SQL skills, including joins, CTEs, window functions, stored procedures, query optimization, and data modeling.
• Familiarity with using Python for data processing, automation, and API integration.
• Experience with Git-based development and version control.
• Experience with at least one major cloud platform, preferably Azure and/or AWS.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform and Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint Lists, PowerBI, Fabric).
• Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems.
• Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.
• Organizational skills with a curious mindset; Agile preferred.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, maintain, and improve reliable data pipelines and platforms for analytics, reporting, and business applications.
• Collaborate with data analysts, stakeholders, and engineers to translate data requirements into scalable solutions.
• Develop solutions using Power Platform products including PowerApps and Power Automate and Azure SQL.
• Ensure data quality and integrity with validation and reconciliation processes.
• Optimize database and application performance via queries, indexing, and data structures.
• Monitor database security, backups, and disaster recovery plans.
• Maintain data dictionaries, models, process maps, and user guides.
• Assist with training and support for end-users on databases and applications.
• Lead by example in line with CBRE RISE values.
• Operate within standardized procedures to meet objectives and deadlines.
• Communicate clearly, exchange information, and confirm understanding.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Python

Git

Azure

AWS

Power Platform

Data warehousing

ETL/ELT pipelines

Data modeling

Agile methodologies

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Professional certifications

Tools

SQL Server

Azure SQL

Power BI

SharePoint Lists

Fabric

Excel

Job description

CBRE seeks a Database Engineer to design and implement databases and related products supporting operations. You will build data pipelines, create views and front-end interfaces for data updates, and own solutions from integration to production deployment.

The role emphasizes SQL, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), Power Platform, and strong collaboration with analysts and engineers to deliver scalable data solutions and high-quality data.