Database Engineer

CBRE; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Database Engineer to design, build, and optimize data pipelines across multiple platforms. You will work with analysts, application teams, and other engineers to deliver scalable data solutions that support analytics and operational apps.

The role requires strong SQL skills, experience with cloud data platforms (Azure/AWS), and familiarity with Power Platform tools. You will maintain data models, security, and documentation while helping end-users adopt the systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in data engineering or related role with production ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Experience with relational databases such as SQL Server or Azure SQL.
• Knowledge of data warehousing, dimensional modeling, and data quality.
• Strong SQL skills with advanced joins, CTEs, window functions, and tuning.
• Familiarity with Python for data processing and automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and improve data pipelines and data platforms.
• Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to translate data needs.
• Develop solutions using Power Platform including PowerApps and Power Automate.
• Ensure data quality and governance across environments.
• Monitor performance, backups, and security of databases.
• Maintain documentation and assist end-users.
• Lead by example and align with CBRE RISE values.
• Communicate clearly and meet deadlines.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Python

Data modeling

ETL/ELT

Education

Bachelor's degree or related certifications

Tools

Azure SQL

SQL Server

Power Platform

Git

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Database Engineer, you will be responsible for reviewing, designing, and implementing databases and related products to support business operations. You will also develop various views and front-end interfaces for users to update data and maintain business processes. The ideal candidate is strong in SQL, comfortable working across cloud data platforms, and able to take ownership of solutions from source-system integration through production deployment.

This job is part of the Database Engineering job function. They are responsible for the upkeep of databases across several company platforms and computing environments.

What You'll Do:

• 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
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values
• Impact the quality of own work
• Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
• Communicate effectively, exchanging straightforward information, asking questions and checking for understanding

What You'll Need:

• Relevant bachelor's degree or professional certifications preferred with at least 3 years of relevant work experience. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a combination of experience and education will also be considered
• 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