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Senior / Lead Database Engineer

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Robert Half

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United States , Radnor

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Job Description:

Be part of a dynamic team that designs, develops, and optimizes data solutions supporting enterprise-level products across diverse industries. This role provides a clear track to higher-level positions, including Lead Data Engineer and Data Architect, for those who demonstrate vision, initiative, and impact.

Job Responsibility:

  • Design, develop, and optimize relational database objects and data models using Microsoft SQL Server and Snowflake
  • Build and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines for batch and streaming data using SSIS and cloud-native solutions
  • Integrate and utilize Redis for caching, session management, and real-time analytics
  • Develop and maintain data visualizations and reporting solutions using Sigma Computing, SSRS, and other BI tools
  • Collaborate across engineering, analytics, and product teams to deliver impactful data solutions
  • Ensure data security, governance, and compliance across all platforms
  • Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement within the data engineering process
  • Support database deployments using DevOps practices, including version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Flyway, Octopus, SonarQube)
  • Troubleshoot and resolve performance, reliability, and scalability issues across the data platform
  • Mentor entry level team members and participate in design/code reviews
  • Mentor entry level engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence
  • Lead design reviews, set coding standards, and advocate for best practices in database engineering
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with analytics, product, and engineering teams to deliver strategic data solutions
  • Identify and promote innovative technologies and process improvements

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or minimum 7 years equivalent experience)
  • Minimum 7 years of experience as a SQL Developer/Engineer
  • Strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server (2019/2022), Snowflake, CosmosDB, and Redis
  • Advanced T-SQL, query optimization, indexing strategies, and database security knowledge
  • Significant experience building ETL processes with SSIS and SSRS reporting
  • Comfortable with database deployments and version control (preferably GIT), and work management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps)
  • Familiarity with Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory preferred
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong communication abilities to explain complex technical concepts to all stakeholders
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams and contributing to process improvement
  • Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership—mentoring, reviewing designs, setting standards, and championing best practices
What we offer:
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • free online training

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Job Posted:
January 29, 2026

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