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eSense Incorporated

Data Engineer

Remote

United states

Junior

Freelance

24-02-2026

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Skills

SQL Data Governance Data Engineering CI/CD DevOps Azure SQL Database Azure DevOps Azure Synapse Analytics Architecture Data Architecture Virtualization Azure Analytics CI/CD Pipelines Active Directory Terraform Microsoft Azure

Job Specifications

Job Title: Starburst & Immuta Data Engineer (Azure Cloud)

Experience: 3+ Years

Location: Preferred: DC/Richmond - Alternate - Remote

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Starburst & Immuta Data Engineer with 3+ years of hands-on experience in Azure cloud environments. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and manage secure, governed data access solutions using Starburst and Immuta for policy-based data security and compliance.

This role requires strong expertise in cloud-native data architecture, distributed query engines, and enterprise data governance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement data virtualization solutions using Starburst across multiple data sources.
Configure and manage Immuta for data access governance, policy enforcement, and dynamic data masking.
Deploy and manage data solutions in Microsoft Azure (Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure SQL, Synapse, etc.).
Develop and optimize SQL queries and data pipelines for performance and scalability.
Implement row-level, column-level, and attribute-based access controls.
Integrate Starburst with Azure-based data sources (ADLS Gen2, Azure SQL DB, Cosmos DB, etc.).
Collaborate with Data Architects, Security teams, and DevOps engineers to enforce enterprise data governance.
Configure new catalogs in Starburst, integrating with Immuta access controls
Managing SCIM functions supporting user profiles in Starburst and Immuta
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot query performance issues.
Support CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code deployments (Terraform, ARM templates).
Ensure compliance with enterprise security and regulatory standards (HIPAA, FedRAMP, etc., if applicable).

Required Qualifications

3+ years of experience in data engineering within an Azure cloud environment.
Hands-on experience with Starburst Enterprise
Experience implementing Immuta data governance and policy management.
Strong SQL expertise and experience optimizing distributed queries.
Experience working with Azure services:
Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2)
Azure Synapse Analytics
Azure SQL Database
Azure Active Directory (AAD)
Knowledge of data security frameworks and governance best practices.
Experience integrating data platforms with identity providers (Azure AD, SSO).
Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Iceberg, Delta Lake, or other open table formats.
Exposure to Data Vault 2.0 or enterprise data modeling.

Technical Skills

Starburst Enterprise
Immuta Data Governance Platform
Microsoft Azure / SQL (Advanced) / ADLS Gen2
Azure Synapse
Terraform / ARM Templates
Data Security & Compliance Frameworks

About the Company

What is eSense®? eSense is more than just a name. It stands for extraordinary commitment and technological foresight in delivering real value for our clients and employees through practical innovation. • eSense is a sense of responsibility and excellence in helping clients and employees succeed. • eSense is a stabilizing force, bridging the gap between fast-evolving technology and business needs. • eSense is a principle, rooted in expertise, service orientation, and common sense. • eSense is our identity, built into the ver... Know more