Senior Database Engineer

Description

• Design, implement, and manage cloud-based database solutions, ensuring high availability, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with software developers, system administrators, and other IT teams to define database requirements and architecture for various projects.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of cloud databases, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks and ensuring optimal query performance.
• Plan and execute database migrations, upgrades, and patches while minimizing downtime and ensuring data integrity.
• Implement and maintain database security best practices, including user access control, data encryption, and vulnerability assessments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing preventative measures.
• Develop and maintain documentation for database configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Ensure data backups, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies are in place and regularly tested.
• Stay up to date with emerging cloud and database technologies, evaluating their potential benefits and making recommendations for their adoption.
• Provide technical support and guidance to development teams for database-related matters.

Skills/Requirements

• Proven experience as a Database Administrator, with a focus on cloud-based environments.
• Strong expertise with AWS and proficiency in cloud database services.
• Solid knowledge of relational database management systems (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, DocumentDB).
• Experience with database design, performance tuning, and query optimization.
• Familiarity with database security best practices and data privacy regulations.
• Hands-on experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Terraform, Chef) for automation and monitoring.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Relevant certifications in cloud technologies and database management (e.g., AWS Certified Database Specialty) is a plus.
• RDBMS/OS: Oracle; MS SQL Server; DocumentDB; Postgres, MySQL, Windows, Linux
• Applications/Services Tools: Experience with the following will be considered a plus:
• AWS Data Migration Service, AWS Relational Database, Oracle OEM, SQL Management Studio, Chef, DataDog, Delphix Virtualization

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day maintenance of Oracle databases on RDS

Support about 12 product teams with performance tuning, architecture, and moving older application logic out of the database

Plan and carry out an upcoming database upgrade

Handle backup, recovery, and disaster recovery, and help with testing

Apply existing security policies (this is not a pure architecture role)

Team & Work Style

Small team of about 67 people with a "round table" culture

Works in Kanban/Scrumban with 12 week turnaround, supported by a PM/BA

Works closely with the team and product developers. Contact with stakeholders is rare.

Expected to manage their own schedule, estimate effort accurately, and deliver

This is a Contract position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $85.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.

This is a fully remote position.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.