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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Platform Engineer (DBA) - **Company:** VACO LLC - **Location:** Tampa, FL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $135,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Database, Cloud Storage, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Data Integrity, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Database Queries, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Document-Oriented Databases, Python (Programming Language), Log Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Query Optimization, DataOps, Azure Data Lake, SQL Server Integration Services, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Azure Data Factory, System Availability, Grafana, Database Optimization, Microsoft Fabric, Data Lakes, Data Analytics, Performance Monitor, Terraform, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=33f6796a6fd3cde0 ## About the Role Do you have experience in System performance monitoring?, * 4+ years of experience in data engineering, data platform, or DBA roles * Strong experience with: + Azure Data Factory (ADF) + SQL Server and/or Azure SQL + SSIS (with migration/modernization experience) * Hands-on experience with data lake architectures and cloud storage patterns * Experience implementing monitoring and alerting frameworks * Strong SQL skills and experience with scripting (Python, PowerShell, or similar) * Understanding of ELT/ETL patterns and modern data architectures, * Experience with Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse, Warehouse, Data Factory) * Familiarity with Delta Lake and medallion architecture design * Experience with Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 or OneLake * Experience with observability tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics) * CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code experience (ARM, Terraform) * Experience in healthcare or regulated environments Key Competencies * Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills * Ability to operate across Data Engineering and Data Operations (L2 support model) * Focus on data quality, reliability, and operational excellence * Ability to translate technical solutions into business value * Ownership mindset in a transformation environment ## Description The Data Platform Engineer is responsible for designing, modernizing, and supporting a cloud-based data platform, with a focus on transitioning legacy SSIS-driven ELT processes to Azure Data Factory (ADF) and advancing toward a Microsoft Fabric-enabled architecture. This role will help establish a scalable data lake foundation, enable modern analytics capabilities, and ensure data reliability through strong monitoring, alerting, and database administration practices. The position is critical to improving data quality, operational stability, and enterprise data accessibility., Data Platform Modernization * Lead migration of legacy SSIS pipelines to Azure Data Factory (ADF) * Support evolution toward Microsoft Fabric (Data Factory, Lakehouse, and Warehouse experiences) * Redesign ELT processes to align with lakehouse and medallion architecture patterns (bronze/silver/gold) * Build scalable, reusable, and parameter-driven data pipelines * Integrate diverse data sources into a centralized cloud platform Monitoring, Alerting & Data Operations * Design and implement end-to-end monitoring across ADF, Fabric, and database environments * Establish alerting frameworks for pipeline failures, data quality issues, and performance degradation * Partner with Data Operations to support intake, triage, and incident management (L2 support model) * Define and track SLAs/SLIs for pipeline performance and data availability * Perform root cause analysis and implement preventative controls Database Administration (DBA) * Perform core SQL Server / Azure SQL / Fabric Warehouse administration: + Performance tuning and query optimization + Indexing strategies and maintenance + Backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning + Capacity and workload management * Ensure database security, access controls, and compliance adherence Data Quality & Reliability * Embed automated data quality checks within pipelines and lake layers * Monitor completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of critical datasets * Partner with business stakeholders to resolve data issues and improve trust in data Platform Engineering & Governance * Contribute to scalable, secure, and governed data architecture * Implement CI/CD pipelines for ADF and Fabric deployments (Azure DevOps) * Enforce standards for pipeline development, naming conventions, and code management * Document data lineage, architecture, and operational runbooks, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. * California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. * Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. * Residents of all other states may access our policies here. * Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. * Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. ## Related Videos - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [5 steps for running a Kubernetes environment at scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/88-5-steps-for-running-a-kubernetes-environment-at-scale) - [Automated MS SQL Server database deployments with dacpacs and Azure DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/334-automated-ms-sql-server-database-deployments-with-dacpacs-and-azure-devops) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Valven Atlas: Engineering Intelligence That Delivers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1660-valven-atlas-engineering-intelligence-that-delivers) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)