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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # strategic Data Engineer - **Company:** Metaphase Consulting - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Data Architecture, Data Cleansing, Data Dictionary, Information Engineering, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Structures, Database Development, Python (Programming Language), SQL Azure, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Power BI, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Azure Data Factory, Change Data Capture, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Serverless Computing, Custom Reports - **Published:** June 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/81871eb6-e1e4-4bc0-9137-3270d6fd07df ## About the Role * A minimum of 7+ years of hands-on experience with database architecture, design, development, deployment, preferably in Azure environments. * Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification required; candidates must possess an active CSM certification upon hire or obtain certification immediately following employment. * Data modeling experience with both transactional and analytical data stores. * Data integration experience with Python and Azure Data Factory (ADF), from design to implementation. * Report design, development, and deployment experience with Microsoft Power BI. * Expert in performance-tuning databases, SQL scripts, and clean coding techniques. * Team leadership experience. What Sets You Apart (Preferred) * Consulting experience in a federal government environment. * Data architecture experience on an enterprise scale, integrating multiple systems with different methods to accommodate various data structures and access protocols. * Demonstrated proficiency through Microsoft Azure Data & AI certifications, including certifications such as DP-700, DP-300, AZ-305, DP-420, and/or DP-100., * Bachelor's degree in data analytics engineering, computer science, or a related technical field required; a Master's degree is preferred. Clearance Level * Ability to Obtain a Public Trust * U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS) ## Description MetaPhase is seeking an experienced and strategic Data Engineer with 7+ years of experience to provide hands-on technical expertise with data architecture, data modeling, and data engineering tasks in an Azure environment. This role will provide both hands-on technical leadership and people management for a team of three data engineers supporting enterprise-wide data initiatives. In addition, the ideal candidate will lead database development work and help coordinate tasks with the web developers to ensure a robust integrated solution is built. What You Will Be Doing * Act as a servant leader and mentor a lean high performing team of data professionals. * Manage workload prioritization, sprint planning, and delivery oversight for database related tasks. * Maintain and enhance data models (ERDs), Data Dictionaries (DD), Source-to-Target mappings (STM) and other data related documentation to sustain existing operations while building new analytical capabilities. * Design, develop and maintain scripts for Azure SQL database that create/modify database objects (tables, views, constraints, triggers) and data integration routines (ETL) that support change data capture. * Design, develop and maintain Azure Data Factory object and components, Elastic Job Agents and Azure Functions that support database activities. * Leverage Python and PowerShell as needed for automation and data cleaning. * Review database deployment plans for scheduled releases and provide feedback. * Peer review database code to provide feedback and coach team members. * Create and maintain other technical documentation relating to data architecture. * Troubleshoot or assist team members with troubleshooting data issues to identify root causes, propose recommendations, and implement solutions that will improve data availability, increase data quality, and optimize performance. * Coordinate and act as a liaison with other groups including OCIO, Azure DBAs and Engineers * Managing Power BI workspaces and on-premises MS data gateways ## Related Videos - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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