Database Engineer - Mountlake Terrace, WA

Mindful Therapy Group; Mountlake Terrace (WA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision benefits

401(k) matching

8 paid holidays

15 PTO days

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Mindful Support Services seeks a Database Engineer to innovate data solutions at our Mountlake Terrace HQ with hybrid work options. You will build and optimize data pipelines, manage Fabric-based lakehouses, and collaborate with operations to deliver reliable data services.

Required 4+ years in data engineering, strong SQL/PySpark skills, and experience with Azure and CI/CD. Join a team focused on scalable, well-documented data platforms for healthcare providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 4+ years in database engineering or data engineering.
• Strong SQL and PySpark/Python skills for data transformations.
• Experience with ELT/ETL pipelines and data ingestion.
• Ability to monitor production pipelines and resolve issues.
• Hands-on with Microsoft Fabric, Azure, SQL Server, and CI/CD.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot data solutions in Microsoft Fabric.
• Support SQL Server environments and data integration tasks.
• Build data pipelines using SQL and PySpark; ingest data from APIs.
• Design and support Fabric Lakehouse and Gold-layer reporting.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data workflows and notebooks.
• Use Git and Azure DevOps for version control and deployments.
• Document mappings, runbooks, and governance procedures.

Skills

SQL

PySpark

Python

ETL/ELT pipelines

Data modeling

Azure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS or related field

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

SQL Server

Git

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Type: Full time, M-F

Location: Mountlake Terrace, Wa, hybrid options available

Salary: $110,000 - $140,000, DOE

About Mindful Support Services

We are abusiness-to-businesssupport service for independent mental healthcare businesses, which helps providers service a growing client base. We provide administrative and organizational services to simplify the processes of lead-generation, marketing, billing, and collecting payments from patients and insurers. Our teamscurrently support over2,000independentmental health providers, who serve over 25,000 clients per week across 20+ locations throughout 5 states, as well as virtually viaTelehealth.

We have built the Mindful Therapy Group brand from the ground up with years of dedication to solving the complex processes of the mental healthcare landscape in innovative ways, creating a platform geared toward growth, and working to meet our mission of creating improved access to high quality mental healthcare.

About the Role

As the Database Engineer, you will serve as a technical generalist and problem-solver across departments and business units. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will partner with the Operations Team and other internal stakeholders to investigate business challenges and design and deliver custom solutions that support operational success. You will develop tools to optimize workflows, integrate systems, and manage data pipelines across internal and vendor-supported initiatives, while maintaining clear documentation and consistent process standards.

This is a full-time, hybrid position based at our Mountlake Terrace Headquarters, with travel to other Mindful Support Services locations as needed.

Work Environment

This is an hybrid based at our Mountlake Terrace Headquarters. Off-site travel may also be needed to support projects, equipment setup, or vendor coordination.

The responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve over time with or without formal notice.

Responsibilities

Database & Fabric Development

• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot data solutions primarily within Microsoft Fabric.
• Provide limited support for existing SQL Server environments.
• Work under the technical guidance of the Senior Database Engineer and follow established engineering standards.

Data Engineering & Integration

• Develop and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines, Fabric notebooks, and data integration processes using SQL and PySpark.
• Ingest, transform, and integrate data from operational systems, databases, and APIs.
• Support existing Azure-based integrations and data workflows as needed.

Data Warehousing & Data Modeling

• Build and maintain Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse and Warehouse solutions.
• Design and support Bronze, Silver, and Gold data layers, including fact tables, dimension tables, SQL queries, and transformation logic.
• Collaborate with BI and reporting teams to implement Gold-layer business rules and reporting requirements.

Production Support & Optimization

• Monitor pipelines, notebooks, data refreshes, and scheduled jobs.
• Investigate failures, troubleshoot performance issues, and implement routine fixes.
• Escalate complex issues and participate in ongoing platform optimization efforts.

Source Control & Deployment

• Utilize Git and Azure DevOps for source control, pull requests, code reviews, and testing activities.
• Participate in CI/CD processes and production deployments following established release management standards.

Data Quality & Governance

• Implement data validation, reconciliation, and source-to-target quality checks.
• Investigate data discrepancies and verify transformation accuracy.
• Adhere to established data governance, security, and compliance standards.

Project Delivery & Documentation

• Scope assigned work with the Senior Database Engineer and provide effort estimates.
• Communicate project status, dependencies, risks, and blockers in a timely manner.
• Maintain technical documentation, source-to-target mappings, data dictionaries, and operational runbooks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver reliable, scalable, and well-documented data solutions.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, OR equivalent relevant professional experience.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in database engineering, data engineering, SQL development, or a similar role, including hands‑on work supporting production data systems.
• Strong SQL skills and working knowledge of PySpark or Python, including the ability to develop and troubleshoot data transformations and queries.
• Experience building or maintaining ELT/ETL pipelines, including exposure to API-based data ingestion, data validation, and source-to-target reconciliation.
• Ability to monitor and troubleshoot production data pipelines, scheduled jobs, and data workloads, including performance investigation and issue resolution.
• Solid understanding of medallion architecture, dimensional modeling, and cloud-based data lakehouses. Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Fabric.
• Familiarity with source control and CI/CD processes, including participation in code reviews, testing, and deployments.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical work, document solutions, and collaborate closely with a Senior Database Engineer and reporting stakeholders.
  

What Will Help You Succeed

• Strong SQL skills and an understanding of database development principles.

• Experience working with modern data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Azure, SQL Server, Databricks, Snowflake, or similar technologies.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and identify practical, scalable solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, quality, and integrity.
• Experience developing and supporting ETL/ELT processes, data pipelines, and data transformation workflows.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage competing deadlines, and maintain clear technical documentation.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams.
• A continuous learning mindset and willingness to adapt to evolving technologies and business needs.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned work while seeking guidance and feedback when appropriate.

Compensation and Benefits:

• 75% employer covered Health, Dental & Vision benefits plan
• 401(k) savings plan with employer matching upon eligibility
• 8 paid holidays
• 15 PTO days accrued annually
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Compensation evaluated with opportunities for advancement
  

Job Type: Full time, M-F

Location: Mountlake Terrace, Wa

Salary: $110,000 - $140,000, DOE

We are an equal opportunity employer with a progressive workplace based on teamwork, integrity, and customer service. We are committed to cultivating the long‑term professional potential of our team. Applicants from all fields are encouraged to apply. Background check required. Come join a strong team making an impact in the service world of mental health!

It is a conflict of interest for an employee of Mindful Support Services to be a current client of Mindful Therapy Group. We request that individuals who are receiving clinical services at Mindful Therapy Group wait until their care is discontinued before beginning employment.