Database Engineer: Data Pipelines & Azure SQL

CBRE

Topeka (KS)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Database Engineer to design, build, and improve data pipelines and platforms supporting analytics and operations. You will collaborate with data analysts, stakeholders, and engineers to translate complex data needs into scalable solutions, and you'll work with Power Platform products and cloud services to ensure data quality and secure operations.

The role emphasizes production ETL/ELT pipelines, data modeling, performance tuning, and documentation, with opportunities to train

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 thatsupport analytics, reporting, operational applications, and businessdecision-making
Workclosely with data analysts, business stakeholders, application teams, and otherengineers to turn complex data requirements into scalable and maintainablesolutions
Developsolutions using Power Platform products including PowerApps, Power Automate,Azure SQL, etc.
Ensuredata quality and integrity using validation, verification, and reconciliationprocesses
Optimizedatabase and application performance by fine-tuning queries, indexing, andbuilding data structures and associated views
Monitordatabase security, backups, and disaster recovery plans
Maintaindocumentation, including data dictionaries, data models, process maps, and userguides
Assistwith 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