Data Engineer - Mid

Job Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Engineer / Database Engineer to support our

growing team providing an enterprise data warehouse and visualization environment. The

ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server, ETL pipelines,

and cloud-based data ingestion tools-especially AWS Glue. You will be responsible for

maintaining and enhancing our database systems, enabling near real-time data pipelines

from source databases (Oracle, SQL, etc) to Microsoft SQL Server, and ensuring secure,

efficient, and scalable data access.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments, with flexibility to adapt to

alternative database platforms as the architecture evolves.

• Design and implement data pipelines using AWS Glue for efficient and scalable data

ingestion.

• Build and maintain a near real-time data ingestion framework from Oracle

databases to Microsoft SQL Server.

• Develop and manage ETL processes, including incremental/delta-based extraction

of raw data from source systems.

• Build and optimize relational database schemas, ensuring performance, scalability,

and data integrity.

• Implement and manage fine-grained roles and permissions in SQL Server to enforce

data security and access control policies.

• Work closely with Data Analysts, Software Engineers, and other stakeholders to

ensure data systems meet business requirements.

• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines and workflows to ensure reliability and

consistency.

Required Skills

Qualifications:

• Proven experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration and development.

• Proficiency in ETL/ELT concepts and experience with tools like AWS Glue, Apache

Spark, or equivalent.

• Solid understanding of Oracle database systems and data extraction methodologies

(especially delta/change data capture techniques).

• Experience with cloud data platforms, particularly AWS (S3, Glue, RDS, etc.).

• Strong SQL skills and experience with role-based access control in database

systems.

• Familiarity with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, Shell) for

automation and data processing.

• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a collaborative team

environment.

Desired Skills

Preferred Skills (Not Required):

• Proficiency with Oracle GoldenGate or equivalent CDC (Change Data Capture) tools

for real-time replication.

• Experience with modern data architectures (e.g., Data Vault 2.0).

• Knowledge of CI/CD practices for data engineering.

• Exposure to data cataloging and metadata management tools.

Additional Details

Crimson Phoenix considers people our most important asset. Our goal is to attract, retain, and motivate exceptional individuals from every background who share our commitment to the customer, our passion for the mission, our delight for innovation, and our determination to achieve excellence in everything we do.

We offer phenomenal benefits to our employees, allowing them to focus on the mission, knowing that Crimson Phoenix is focused on them! Just some of the benefits we offer:

• Dollar for dollar 6% 401k match, with immediate vestment
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Multiple Medical Plans from which you can choose.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option
• Vision / Dental
• Paid for Short-term / Long-term Disability
• Paid for Group Life Insurance
• Employee recognition for anniversaries, birthdays, and customer kudos!

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Crimson Phoenix is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce.

It is the policy of Crimson Phoenix to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.