Azure Data & Platform Engineer
@ Worldwide Clinical Trials

Hybrid
$120,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 22 days ago

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About Worldwide Clinical Trials

We are a global, midsize CRO pushing boundaries to find cures for persistent diseases. We value passion, creativity, and excellence.

Role Overview: Azure Data & Platform Engineer

This role involves leading the migration of SQL Server and PostgreSQL workloads to Azure, designing and deploying Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) solutions, optimizing database performance and costs, and ensuring robust backup, replication, disaster recovery, and security configurations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead migration of SQL Server and PostgreSQL workloads to Azure SQL Database and Managed Instances.
  • Design, deploy and support Azure PaaS and DBaaS offerings.
  • Analyze and consolidate database instances to optimize performance and cost.
  • Implement Azure-native backup, replication, disaster recovery, and security configurations.
  • Collaborate with global development and infrastructure teams.

Required Qualifications

  • Strong hands-on experience with Azure SQL, SQL Managed Instances and related Azure data services.
  • Working knowledge of PostgreSQL and SQL Server.
  • Experience in migrating legacy Unix/Linux databases to cloud environments.
  • Familiarity with Azure automation, monitoring, and security tools.
  • Experience in regulated environments (GxP, HIPAA, GDPR) is a plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience with 5-7+ years in database engineering.
  • Microsoft certifications (e.g., DP-300) are highly desirable.
  • Willingness to participate in after-hours support and maintenance.

Key skills/competency

Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, migration, PaaS, DBaaS, backup, disaster recovery, security, automation

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How to Get Hired at Worldwide Clinical Trials

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Worldwide Clinical Trials: Understand company mission and values.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight Azure and SQL migration experience.
  • Network on LinkedIn: Connect with current employees.
  • Prepare technical examples: Detail past cloud migration projects.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Azure SQL and Managed Instance documentation.
Practice database migration case studies.
Familiarize with Azure automation and monitoring tools.
Study security and backup configurations in detail.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a past migration project challenge.
Explain teamwork in global projects.
Discuss handling after-hours system support.
Share problem-solving under pressure examples.

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