Data Engineer: Azure SQL & Power Platform

CBRE; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Database Engineer to design, build, and maintain data pipelines and platforms that support analytics, reporting, and operational applications. The role involves collaborating with analysts, stakeholders, and engineers to translate complex requirements into scalable solutions.

You'll develop using Power Platform products, ensure data quality, and optimize performance while monitoring security, backups, and DR. A strong SQL background and cloud experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or professional certifications preferred with at least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in data engineering, database development, or a closely related role that included building 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. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint Lists, PowerBI, and Fabric
• Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems
• Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments
• Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset. Familiarity with Agile methodologies preferred
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environment

Responsibilities

• Design, build, maintain, and improve reliable data pipelines and data platforms that support analytics, reporting, operational applications, and business decision-making
• Work closely with data analysts, business stakeholders, application teams, and other engineers to turn complex data requirements into scalable and maintainable solutions
• Develop solutions using Power Platform products including PowerApps, Power Automate, Azure SQL, etc.
• Ensure data quality and integrity using validation, verification, and reconciliation processes
• Optimize database and application performance by fine-tuning queries, indexing, and building data structures and associated views
• Monitor database security, backups, and disaster recovery plans
• Maintain documentation, including data dictionaries, data models, process maps, and user guides
• Assist with training and support to end-users on database systems and applications

Skills

SQL

Python

Git

Azure/AWS

Power Platform

Power BI

Office suite

Education

Bachelor's degree or professional certifications

Tools

Azure SQL

SQL Server

Power Platform

SharePoint Lists

PowerApps

Power Automate

Fabric

Excel

Job description

CBRE is seeking a Database Engineer to design, build, and maintain data pipelines and platforms that support analytics, reporting, and operational applications. The role involves collaborating with analysts, stakeholders, and engineers to translate complex requirements into scalable solutions.

You'll develop using Power Platform products, ensure data quality, and optimize performance while monitoring security, backups, and DR. A strong SQL background and cloud experience are essential.