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Eliassen Group · 1 week ago

Database Engineer (SQL Server & Azure)

United States

Contract

Remote

Senior Level

$60/hr - $70/hr

6+ years exp

Eliassen Group is seeking a Database Engineer with deep expertise in SQL Server and Microsoft Azure to join their product engineering team. The role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing SQL Server databases, leading Azure migration initiatives, and developing cloud-native data solutions while collaborating closely with application engineers.

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Responsibilities

Design, implement, and optimize SQL Server databases with a focus on high availability, scalability, and performance

Lead and support Azure migration initiatives for legacy databases and data services

Develop and maintain cloud-native data solutions using:

Azure SQL (including Hyperscale)

Azure Data Factory

Azure Cosmos DB

Other relevant Azure data services

Operate within an AI-driven SDLC, including:

Partnering with AI copilots to translate business requirements into data models and technical specifications

Leveraging generative AI tools to iterate on database architecture and performance strategies

Pair-programming with AI assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to write, refactor, and validate SQL in real time

Implementing automation for validation, performance monitoring, bug prediction, and self-healing data pipelines

Collaborate closely with application engineers to ensure seamless integration between data systems and product features

Monitor, troubleshoot, and remediate database performance, security, and compliance issues

Qualification

SQL ServerMicrosoft AzureDatabase designQuery optimizationAzure Cosmos DBAzure Data FactoryDatabase modelingAI-assisted development toolsStored procedure developmentIndexing strategies

Required

6+ years of database engineering experience with a strong focus on SQL Server

Deep expertise in database design and normalization (3rd Normal Form)

Indexing strategies

Query optimization

Stored procedure development and tuning

Strong experience with database modeling and data architecture

3 to 5 years of NoSQL experience, including Azure Cosmos DB

Solid understanding of SQL Server internals, including Azure SQL Database Hyperscale

Proven experience reviewing execution plans and optimizing high-volume queries and stored procedures

Hands-on experience monitoring database performance from both system and database perspectives

Experience using SQL Server Trace and performance diagnostics tools

Demonstrated experience with Azure SQL

Azure Data Factory

Cloud-native and distributed data architectures

Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar

Preferred

Experience with distributed databases, ELT pipelines, and data streaming technologies is a strong plus

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401k with company matching

Life insurance

Sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality

Company

Eliassen Group

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Eliassen Group provides strategic consulting solutions for business, clinical, and IT sector.

Founded in 1989

Reading, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.eliassen.com

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