Database Engineer (SQL Server & Azure)
Anywhere
Category: Data
Industry: Financial Services
Workplace Type: Remote
Reference ID: JN -122025-104847
Date Posted: 01/29/2026
Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/F1I9kg
Description:
**100% Remote**
We are seeking a Database Engineer with deep expertise in SQL Server and Microsoft Azure to join our product engineering team. This role is well suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, AI-enhanced SDLC and is passionate about building scalable, secure, and high-performance data platforms.
Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $60 - $70 / hr. w2
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
Experience Requirements:
- 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
- Experience with distributed databases, ELT pipelines, and data streaming technologies is a strong plus
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com.
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