Senior Database Engineer – Azure Data Platform

TechRuiter; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in the United States is seeking an experienced Database Engineer to optimize and maintain large-scale data platforms. In this role, you will design and develop SQL objects, ensure database performance, and collaborate with talented engineers in an agile environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, extensive experience with SQL Server and Databricks, excellent communication skills, and must be US citizens. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with MS SQL Server / T-SQL.
• 3+ years of experience supporting enterprise database systems in production environments.
• 5+ years of experience with Databricks in Azure.

Responsibilities

• Partner with database engineers to support enterprise data initiatives.
• Design, develop, and optimize SQL objects such as stored procedures and triggers.
• Monitor, tune, and maintain database performance and scalability.

Skills

SQL Server expertise

T-SQL knowledge

Python programming

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Azure Databricks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Power BI

CI/CD automation tools

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Database Engineer who is passionate about building, optimizing, and maintaining large-scale data platforms. In this role, you will work across the full lifecycle of database systems—from architecture and configuration to performance tuning and operational reliability.

You will join a team of talented engineers in a fast-paced, agile environment, contributing to the development of an innovative multi-tenant, cloud-based payments platform. This role is ideal for a motivated self-starter who enjoys solving complex data challenges and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.

The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in SQL Server within Azure PaaS environments and can provide technical guidance to engineering and product teams to ensure high-performing and secure data solutions. This position reports to the Data and Analytics Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with a team of database engineers to support enterprise data initiatives and platform reliability.
• Design, develop, and optimize SQL objects including stored procedures, functions, tables, views, and triggers.
• Monitor, tune, and maintain database performance, capacity, and scalability.
• Develop long-term strategies to support the reliability and growth of critical data systems.
• Research and implement database solutions aligned with product requirements.
• Diagnose and resolve database and infrastructure-related performance issues.
• Support environments running multiple SQL platforms including PostgreSQL.
• Manage data lifecycle processes including migration, replication, user access, backups, and recovery.
• Enforce and maintain data security, retention, and governance policies.
• Contribute to cloud-based platform infrastructure across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments.
• Collaborate with development teams using modern source control tools such as GitHub or Bitbucket.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with MS SQL Server / T-SQL.
• 3+ years of experience supporting enterprise database systems in production environments.
• 5+ years of experience with Databricks in Azure.
• Strong programming experience with Python and PySpark, working with large-scale financial datasets.
• Proven experience building and maintaining secure, high-performance data processing pipelines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• MUST be a US Citizen

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Parquet, Delta Lake, and Medallion data architecture.
• Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket).
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automation tools such as Azure DevOps or TeamCity.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, or similar analytics tools.
• Experience working in PCI or SOC2 compliant environments.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools such as Claude Code.
• Prior experience in the payments or financial services industry.