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Aptonet

Azure Database Engineer

Aptonet, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Senior Database Engineer We are seeking a

Senior Database Engineer

to support a mission‑critical Department of Justice (DOJ) environment. This role focuses on database administration, cloud optimization, analytics, and data engineering within the

Microsoft Azure ecosystem .

Schedule: 40 hours/week | Standard business hours

Location: Washington, DC Employment Type: Contract Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level Job Function: Information Technology Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

This is a fully onsite role in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

Administer and manage

Azure SQL Databases ,

Azure Blob Storage , and

Azure Data Lake

ensuring security, availability, and performance.

Optimize cloud‑based databases for cost efficiency, scalability, and performance.

Automate database provisioning and maintenance using

Azure CLI, PowerShell, and AZ Copy .

Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve database performance and availability issues.

Support and execute database migrations from on‑prem SQL Server to

Azure SQL Database .

Design and implement data pipelines using

Azure Databricks

for scalable ETL processing.

Develop and maintain

Power BI dashboards, reports, and visualizations

for business insights.

Utilize

R Studio

for data modeling, statistical analysis, and large‑scale data processing.

Support administration and troubleshooting of

Apache Tomcat

servers hosting applications and data services.

Diagnose application, security, and database integration issues across platforms.

Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides.

Collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and business stakeholders.

Qualifications

3–5 years of experience in Database Administration, Data Engineering, or related roles.

Hands‑on experience with

Azure Databricks

for ETL and analytics.

Proficiency in

R Studio

for data analysis and statistical modeling.

Experience building and managing

Power BI dashboards and reports .

Working knowledge of

Apache Tomcat .

Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills.

Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Skills

Experience with

Azure DevOps (CI/CD pipelines) .

Scripting skills using Python and/or PowerShell.

Knowledge of Data Governance and secure data management practices.

Experience with cloud data migration (on‑prem to Azure).

Microsoft certifications (Azure, SQL Server, Power BI).

Experience working on high‑impact DOJ systems.

Opportunity for contract extension.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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