Role: SQL Database Administrator / Data Engineer (Hybrid) - Location: Richmond, VA (In-Person Interview) - 100% Only locals (VA) with valid DL Copy.

Hybrid in Richmond, VA, US • Posted 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago
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Skills

  • SQL Database Administration
  • Data Engineering
  • database migration (on-prem to cloud)
  • cloud data platform modernization
  • Python scripting for data processing and automation
  • cloud-based data pipeline development
  • data modeling (logical and physical)
  • schema design
  • database performance monitoring and tuning
  • data validation and migration testing
  • dashboard and metrics development
  • ETL pipeline development
  • data quality management
  • large dataset handling
  • data lake architecture
  • AWS cloud services (Amazon RDS
  • S3
  • Glue
  • Lambda
  • DynamoDB)
  • migration tools (AWS DMS
  • SCT)
  • databases (SQL Server
  • PostgreSQL
  • data governance and API integration
  • CI/CD and version control (Git)
  • Snowflake
  • application data environment support

Summary

Job Title: SQL Database Administrator / Data Engineer (Hybrid)

Job Type: Contract

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled SQL Database Administrator / Data Engineer with strong expertise in migrating on-premises databases to cloud environments. The ideal candidate will support data platform modernization initiatives, including database migration, Python-based data processing, and building scalable cloud-based data pipelines.

This role also involves supporting database operations, monitoring system performance, and developing dashboards to ensure data quality, reliability, and optimal performance for reporting and analytics.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support migration of on-premises databases to cloud platforms
  • Develop Python scripts for data processing, transformation, and bulk data loads
  • Build and maintain cloud-based data pipelines
  • Design and implement logical and physical data models
  • Support application teams with database solutions and schema design
  • Monitor database performance and ensure production stability
  • Develop dashboards and metrics for performance and data quality monitoring
  • Perform data validation, migration testing, and performance tuning
  • Support ongoing database administration and operational activities

Required Skills & Experience

Core Technical Skills

  • Strong experience in SQL Server and database administration
  • Hands-on experience with database migration from on-premises to cloud environments
  • Experience with cloud database technologies, including:
    • Amazon RDS
    • DynamoDB
  • Proficiency in Python for data processing, transformation, and automation
  • Experience building cloud-based data pipelines using:
    • S3
    • Glue
    • Lambda
  • Strong experience in data modeling (logical and physical)

Migration & Tools

  • Experience with database migration/archiving strategies
  • Familiarity with tools such as:
    • AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)
    • Schema Conversion Tool (SCT)

Data & Platform Experience

  • Experience working with large datasets and ETL pipelines
  • Knowledge of data lake architecture
  • Experience with databases such as:
    • PostgreSQL
    • SQL Server
    • DynamoDB

Additional Technical Skills

  • Hands-on experience with cloud data services (S3, RDS, DynamoDB, etc.)
  • Experience with data management and governance tools (e.g., Glue Data Catalog, API integrations)
  • Familiarity with version control and CI/CD tools (e.g., Git-based tools, pipeline automation)

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with Snowflake
  • Experience supporting application data environments
  • Knowledge of modern data architecture and cloud-native solutions

Experience Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in Database Administration, Data Engineering, or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience working with cloud platforms and modern data solutions

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 91086948
  • Position Id: 8915023
  • Posted 3 hours ago

Company Info

About HSK Technologies, Inc.

We empower businesses to achieve their business innovation goals by offering world-class software development services
HSK Technologies was founded in 2009 to help businesses extract as much value as possible from their existing technology investments. From one-off projects, new implementations, HSK helps companies around the world achieve their business objectives.

With offices in North America and India, our expertise extends across most business segments including technology, financial services, insurance, healthcare, telecom, manufacturing, public sector, retail, and consumer packaged goods.

HSK is a true and seamless backend technology partner, helping your business accelerate the development of desktop, mobile & web-based apps with on-demand developers that focus on moving your business forward. Hundreds of large customers around the world, spanning Media and Entertainment, Banking and Financial services, Insurance, HealthCare, Retail, and Government entities, chose HSK as a preferred partner for IT support. With the support of industry experts and a huge pool of professionally qualified workers operating around the world, HSK Technologies offers world-class services.

We’ve earned our reputation one relationship at a time, delivering successful outcomes to over 100 customers (and counting).

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