Database Engineer

About the Role:

As a CBRE Database Engineer, you will be responsible for reviewing, designing, and implementing databases and related products to support business operations. You will also develop various views and front-end interfaces for users to update data and maintain business processes. The ideal candidate is strong in SQL, comfortable working across cloud data platforms, and able to take ownership of solutions from source-system integration through production deployment.

This job is part of the Database Engineering job function. They are responsible for the upkeep of databases across several company platforms and computing environments.

What You'll Do:

• Design, build, maintain, and improve reliable data pipelines and data platforms that support analytics, reporting, operational applications, and business decision-making
• Work closely with data analysts, business stakeholders, application teams, and other engineers to turn complex data requirements into scalable and maintainable solutions
• Develop solutions using Power Platform products including PowerApps, Power Automate, Azure SQL, etc.
• Ensure data quality and integrity using validation, verification, and reconciliation processes
• Optimize database and application performance by fine-tuning queries, indexing, and building data structures and associated views
• Monitor database security, backups, and disaster recovery plans
• Maintain documentation, including data dictionaries, data models, process maps, and user guides
• Assist with training and support to end-users on database systems and applications
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values
• Impact the quality of own work
• Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
• Communicate effectively, exchanging straightforward information, asking questions and checking for understanding

What You'll Need:

• Relevant bachelor's degree or professional certifications preferred with at least 3 years of relevant work experience. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a combination of experience and education will also be considered
• Experience in data engineering, database development, or a closely related role that included building production ETL/ELT pipelines for relational databases such as SQL Server and/or Azure SQL
• Understanding of data warehousing, dimensional modeling, data quality, and pipeline orchestration
• Advanced SQL skills, including joins, CTEs, window functions, stored procedures, query optimization, and data modeling
• Familiarity with using Python for data processing, automation, and API integration
• Experience with Git-based development and version control
• Experience with at least one major cloud platform, preferably Azure and/or AWS
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform and Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint Lists, PowerBI, and Fabric
• Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems
• Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments
• Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset. Familiarity with Agile methodologies preferred
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environment

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Database Engineer position is $80,000 annually [or $38.46 per hour] and the maximum salary for the Database Engineer position is $90,000 annually [or $43.26 per hour]. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.


Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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