Database Engineer

CBRE Group, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Database Engineer to design, build, and maintain enterprise data platforms. You will own data pipelines, collaborate with analysts and engineers, and ensure data quality across cloud environments.

The role emphasizes SQL proficiency, Python scripting, and Microsoft Power Platform familiarity to deliver scalable, secure solutions from source systems to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or certifications preferred with 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience building production ETL/ELT pipelines for SQL Server or Azure SQL.
• Knowledge of data warehousing, dimensional modeling, data quality, and orchestration.
• Advanced SQL skills: joins, CTEs, window functions, stored procedures, and optimization.
• Proficiency with Python for data processing and automation.
• Git-based development and version control.
• Exposure to Azure and/or AWS cloud platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of Power Platform tools: Power Apps, Power Automate, PowerBI, Fabric.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills; familiarity with Agile.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and improve data pipelines and platforms for analytics and operations.
• Collaborate with analysts, stakeholders, and engineers to translate data requirements into scalable solutions.
• Develop solutions using Power Platform and Azure SQL.
• Ensure data quality through validation, verification, and reconciliation processes.
• Optimize performance with indexing and data structures; monitor security and backups.
• Maintain data dictionaries, models, and user guides; train end-users on systems.
• Model CBRE RISE values in daily work and meet deadlines using standardized practices.

Skills

ETL/ELT pipelines

Data warehousing

Dimensional modeling

Data quality

Orchestration

SQL proficiency

CTEs

Window functions

Stored procedures

Query optimization

Python

Git

Azure

AWS

Power Platform

Power BI

Fabric

Power Apps

Power Automate

Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Agile

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional certifications

Tools

Azure SQL

SQL Server

Power Platform

Power Apps

Power Automate

PowerBI

Fabric

Git

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)

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