Sr. IT Cloud Data Engineer

Job Summary

Anticipated hiring salary is between $110,064 - 135,924 depending on qualifications

The Sr. IT Cloud Data Engineer leads the technical design, development, optimization, and support of cloud-based data services across SaaS and Azure platforms. This role is central to enabling data-driven decision-making, supporting business intelligence, and driving innovation in IT services.

Key responsibilities of the role include :

• Developing, supporting, and monitoring end-to-end data pipelines using Microsoft Azure data services (including Azure Data Factory) across SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS solutions.
• Designing, publishing, and managing APIs, application connectors, and ETL / ELT solutions.
• Designing and maintaining database and data storage solutions, selecting and configuring Azure services for cost, performance, scalability, and security.
• Enabling and supporting organization-wide Business Intelligence and Analytics programs, including data collection, transformation, and publishing.
• Developing comprehensive data architecture documentation and long-term IT Service Roadmaps.
• Leading migration efforts from legacy on-premises SQL Server databases to cloud-based services.
• Providing primary and backup support for assigned business software applications and platforms, following ITIL practices and meeting defined SLAs.

Essential Functions

Required Education and Experience

A bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, or related field is required. An additional four (4) years of relevant experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience supporting databases, data, and enterprise applications is required, as is Azure Data Engineer Associate certification.

Additional Requirements

This individual must demonstrate a caring customer service attitude, a strong commitment to operational excellence, and dedication to the organization’s core values : Integrity & Transparency; Excellence; Adaptability; Stewardship; Teamwork & Partnerships; and Health & Safety. The Port seeks candidates who will embrace and model these values both internally and externally, and who understand what it means to carry out these values in their everyday work. We value individuals who also bring an impeccable work ethic, honesty, and integrity, and who consistently exhibit enthusiasm, energy, and a drive to succeed.

In accordance with the Immigration Control and Reform Act of 1986, all persons offered employment must provide acceptable proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Proof will be required prior to employment.

Candidate must be able to successfully complete a background investigation. Candidate must also be able to obtain / maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), which is a program managed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Information on this program can be viewed here.

Unless altered by an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or by a written employment agreement signed by an employee and the Executive Director, the conditions of employment for this position are ‘at-will’, which means that either the Port or an employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason not prohibited by law. No supervisor, manager, or director of the Port, other than Executive Director, has the authority to alter these employment conditions.

THE PORT OF TACOMA IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A WORKPLACE THAT IS FREE FROM ILLEGAL DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT. WE ADHERE TO ALL APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS.