Data base Administrator

Ethereum Technologies; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethereum Technologies is seeking a senior Database Engineer to lead cloud-based data warehousing, ETL development, and performance tuning. The role focuses on migrating on‑prem ETLs to Azure, building robust data models, and ensuring secure, scalable database infrastructure.

You will work within an Agile DevOps environment, collaborating with developers and stakeholders to deliver database solutions across Dev, QA, and Production.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in database administration and enterprise data management.
• Expertise in Azure Database Services, SQL data modeling, and ETL development.
• 8–10 years T-SQL, including stored procedures and query optimization.
• 6–8 years ETL development experience.
• 5 years PowerShell scripting for automating DB tasks.
• 5 years Azure DevOps and Scrum in database projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for the SLDS data warehouse; architect and migrate to Azure.
• Design, build, and troubleshoot complex ETL pipelines; transition legacy ETLs to cloud.
• Perform data modeling, DDL/DCL object creation, indexing, and performance tuning.
• Upgrade database server infrastructure, enforce security and DR procedures.
• Coordinate releases with Azure DevOps and Scrum teams.

Skills

Azure DB Services

SQL Modeling

ETL Development

T-SQL

PowerShell

Azure DevOps & Scrum

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Work Authorization:US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Key Responsibilities:

• Cloud & Data Warehouse Engineering: Serve as SME for the SLDS data warehouse; architect, migrate, and maintain Azure Database Services while aligning with CEDS standards.
• ETL Pipeline Development & Data Modeling: Design, build, and troubleshoot complex data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) pipelines; transition legacy on-premise ETLs to cloud infrastructure.
• Database Administration & Performance Tuning: Perform physical and logical data modeling, DDL/DCL object creation, index/memory distribution monitoring, performance tuning, and recovery procedures across Dev, QA, Pre-Release, and Production environments.
• Infrastructure & Security Governance: Upgrade database server infrastructure, monitor agency disaster recovery systems, implement security access controls, and enforce architectural frameworks.
• DevOps & Agile Delivery: Utilize Azure DevOps, PowerShell scripting, and Scrum practices to coordinate database releases with application developers and business stakeholders.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Overall Industry Experience (12+ Years Required): Minimum 12 years of hands‑on experience in database administration and enterprise data management.
• Core Technical Specialties (At least 3–5 Years Required): Deep technical expertise in Azure Database Services, SQL Data Modeling/Structure, and Extensive ETL Development.
• T‑SQL Proficiency (8–10 Years Required): Advanced T‑SQL writing, stored procedure development, query optimization, and DDL/DCL scripting.
• ETL Development (6–8 Years Required): Extensive track record building, testing, and optimizing complex ETL processes.
• PowerShell Scripting (5 Years Required): Hands‑on experience automating database administrative tasks using PowerShell.
• Azure DevOps & Scrum (5 Years Required): Proven experience delivering database solutions within Azure DevOps and Scrum agile frameworks.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.