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This position is a fully remote position, however, occasional travel within the United States may be required. Purpose Seeking an Azure Data Engineer (3–5 years) to join cross-functional teams of Developers, Azure engineers, and Azure Security professionals. In this role, you will also design, deploy, and maintain Azure Data within various SQL and NoSQL platforms. Operational support and optimizations including performance optimization, replication, backup, restore and disaster recovery. Expert level skills in Azure and Microsoft Database platforms including IaaS, PaaS and SAS solutions. CI/CD pipelines; automate operations with Bash, PowerShell, and Python; design and implement Zero Trust and least-privilege models; and manage Azure DevOps security and permissions. Close collaboration with application developers and infrastructure colleagues in a team setting. Responsibilities Databases • Microsoft SQL, Mongo, Postgres, Qdrant • Wide area network data replication • On-Premises to Azure migrations • Secure Identities and groups Security & Permissions • Configure Azure Database security, service connections, user/group permissions • Implement least-privilege access with Azure RBAC and Management Groups • Enforce Azure Policy assignments Agile Process & Boards Management • Create and maintain work items (Epics, Features, Tasks) • Team sprint planning, backlog creation, and reporting on velocity and cycle time Automation & Scripting • Write and maintain deployment and operational scripts in Bash, PowerShell, and Python • Other Responsibilities as assigned by management Minimum Skills, Education And Experience • Expert at designing, deploying, and operating Azure data infrastructure • Working Azure infrastructure knowledge: compute (VMs, scale sets), storage accounts, load balancers, networking, and identity services, App Service, Web Application Gateway • Scripting skills in Bash, PowerShell, and Python • Strong understanding of Zero Trust and least-privilege security models • Experience managing Azure DevOps security and permissions • Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and reporting metrics • Self-starter with strong communication skills • SSIS, SSRS, PowerBI, T-SQL, Microsoft Fabric • Azure Certifications • Azure Security tools, Key Vault, Entra identity • Exposure to application development (C#, Python, etc.) • Linux and Windows experience Starting Compensation: $130,000/year At Ascend Technologies we firmly believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are not only fundamental values but also powerful drivers of innovation, growth, and success. We are committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered. CORE VALUES We are seeking highly motivated individuals who have the willingness and ability to demonstrate Ascend core values: • Committed to Client Success: Our actions and our words always align with the best interest of the client. • One Team: We work collaboratively to overcome challenges with humility and respect and do what it takes to find innovative solutions. • Integrity: We are unquestionably committed to doing the right thing even when it is hard. • Accountability: We hold ourselves and each other accountable for keeping our commitments to our clients, our communities, and one another. • Transparency: We create open lines of communication with each other and our clients, fostering relationships founded on candor and trust.

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