Database Engineer (Azure SQL)

Position: Database Engineer (Azure SQL)

Location: Denver, CO (in office)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

For consideration, interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter directly to ZKoppenhofer@arrowmarkpartners.com.

Position Overview

ArrowMark Partners is seeking a full-time Database Engineer to partner directly with our Data Architect in maintaining and improving our Azure SQL Managed Instance. This role is primarily focused on database health, optimization, and integration of new data sources. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to take ownership of the technical foundation that supports our data architecture.

Key Responsibilities

·        Maintain and optimize the database layer (schemas, objects, queries) within Azure SQL Managed Instance.

·        Proactively identify unused or redundant objects and streamline database structures.

·        Improve performance through indexing strategies, query tuning, and schema design.

·        Reduce redundancy by implementing reusable structures such as views and table-valued functions.

·        Document database design, processes, and technical workflows.

·        Integrate and validate new data sources to support business initiatives.

·        Collaborate closely with the Data Architect to implement best practices and long-term data strategies.

·        Partner with the IT team on topics such as backups, security, disaster recovery, and compliance to ensure a reliable and secure environment.

·        Coordinate with the external data vendor for support, while driving proactive internal improvements.

Qualifications

·        4 years of experience as a SQL Database Administrator, Data Engineer, or similar role.

·        Strong hands-on expertise in SQL Server (T-SQL, indexing, partitioning, query optimization).

·        Experience with Azure SQL Managed Instance or Azure SQL Database.

·        Solid understanding of relational modeling, normalization/denormalization, and schema design.

·        Experience building and optimizing views, stored procedures, and table-valued functions.

·        Familiarity with database infrastructure concepts (backups, DR, security) and ability to collaborate with IT on these areas.

·        Strong documentation skills and ability to communicate effectively with technical peers.

·        Proactive problem-solver who takes initiative and delivers reliable solutions.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

·        Experience with Azure Data Factory or other orchestration/automation tools

·        Scripting knowledge (Python, PowerShell) for automation and data operations

·        Familiarity with BI/reporting tools such as Power BI (to understand downstream impacts).

·        Background in financial data, asset management, or related industries.

Compensation¹: [USD] The base salary range for this position is $90,000 – $120,000.

Annual Bonus Opportunity: Position is eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award. Individual bonuses are determined based on individual, team, and Company performance.

Benefits: ArrowMark is committed to offering eligible employees a full-suite of benefit options that includes comprehensive health and life benefits, 401(k) plan, flexible and health spending programs and access to a variety of voluntary benefits.

¹The posted salary range describes the minimum to maximum range for this job description in the state of Colorado. The salary range is posted in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary range for this same position may be lower or higher in markets outside of Colorado. Actual pay may be different.