Senior Database Engineer

Overview

On Site
USD 100,000.00 - 140,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Coaching
Mentorship
Computer Networking
Virtual Private Network
IaaS
Telecommunications
Technical Support
Data Management
ServiceNow
IT Architecture
IT Service Management
Functional Requirements
Management
Git
Version Control
Stored Procedures
Scripting
Query Optimization
Analytics
Presentations
Data Flow
Forecasting
Storage
Disaster Recovery
Archiving
Data Security
Regulatory Compliance
Build Automation
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Unit Testing
Cloud Computing
Leadership
Amazon Web Services
C#
Python
MongoDB
Entity Relationship Model
MySQL
Amazon DynamoDB
PostgreSQL
Terraform
Extract
Transform
Load
SQL
Microsoft SQL Server
OLTP
Database
Tier 2
Performance Tuning
Database Administration
Data Science
Business Intelligence
Soft Skills
Step-Functions
PDF
Marketing Intelligence
MI
Collaboration
Partnership
Business Transformation
Law

Job Details

Description
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cloud Database Platform Engineer (DBE) to join our team. As a DBE, you'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our database systems to ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability. The ideal candidate will have a strong experience in database development, performance tuning, cloud platforms, and automation. This role involves developing technical documents, coaching developers, assisting application teams, and creating functional and non-functional requirements. The DBE will build scalable database solutions using AWS services, develop Infrastructure as Code (IAC) modules using Terraform, and create database CI/CD pipelines. As a DBE, mentoring junior members of the team is expected. On-call availability is required.
Their Infrastructure & Data Systems team manages core systems like networking, VPN, storage, databases, and cloud infrastructure to ensure stability and security. The Team Member Experience team supports collaboration tools, endpoint management, telecom services, and technology support to help team members stay productive. Software Services focuses on data management, digital operations, HR integrations, and service platforms like ServiceNow. The Technology Architecture and Governance team ensures alignment across IT systems through enterprise and platform architecture, as well as IT service management. Together, we maintain and improve the technology that supports their daily operations.
About the role
Develop technical documents for database structures, designs, configurations, and best practices.
Coach developers on best practices for database development.
Assist application teams with on-premises and cloud database solutions.
Create functional and non-functional requirements for database development.
Build highly scalable database solutions using AWS services.
Develop Infrastructure as Code (IAC) Modules using terraform.
Create database CI/CD pipelines.
Manage changes in GIT for source control.
Create database scripts, stored procedures, and functions.
Create rollback scripts for deployments.
Deploy database code.
Implement performance enhancements, including query optimization and indexing.
Create reports, analytics and data models.
Ensure quality data creation, presentation, and data flow across systems.
Monitor, maintain and enhance the performance of existing database solutions.
Work closely with the database administrators with forecasting storage, disaster recovery, and archiving needs.
Ensure data security and compliance, safeguarding sensitive information.
Build automation tools (CI/CD, Unit Testing, IAC, etc.) to streamline database processes.
Migrate large datastores from on-prem to cloud and from on database engine to another.
Be self-sufficient in daily activities and project role outs.
Communicate with Leadership and peer engineers on product rollouts, project milestones & future feature capabilities
On-call availability.
About you
Bachelor's degree in a related field.
6+ years of experience developing database solutions.
Expertise with database development.
Expertise in Relational data modeling.
Expertise in SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL with strong database internal engine knowledge.
Expertise in Terraform.
Expertise with AWS database technologies.
Expertise in C# and Python.
Proficient in DynamoDB or MongoDB.
Proficient in Non-Relational data modeling
Experience with multi-terabyte databases.
Experience with data integrations.
Knowledge of ERMs.
Passion for learning.
Skills
MySQL, DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, terraform, ETL, SQL, SQL server, database administrator, Glue, lambda, Aurora
Additional Skills & Qualifications
-Group supports OLTP databases, tier 2 when engineering needs deeper expertise: designing schemas, performance tuning, building out tooling for new needs with the Dev groups.
-Experience within DBA capacity or Data Science/BI skill sets.
-Candidate must be able to speak on their experience and skills in a concise but comprehensive manner. Ability to communicate and soft skills is a priority.
-Helpful if they are good with Lambda, glue, Step functions.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $140000.00/yr.
Relocation package offered. Internal benefits package. Benefits PDF available upon request.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Detroit,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2025.
>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

We're 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. We're 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. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're 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.
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