Database Engineer

Overview

On Site
100k - 130k
Full Time

Skills

Finance
Database
Agile
RDBMS
Capacity Management
Data Warehouse
Financial Services
Communication
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Cloud Computing
Migration
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Scripting
Backup
Recovery
NoSQL
Database Administration
Performance Tuning
Optimization
Cross-functional Team
Collaboration
Health Insurance

Job Details

Job Description

Out client in the finance sector is hirign for a Database Engineer. This is a full-time hybrd role in greater Boston.

You'll collaborate with developers and IT staff in an agile environment and bring your expertise in both traditional RDBMS and NoSQL tools to bear in a cloud-forward organization. This role provides a great balance of deep technical work, automation, and continuous learning in a secure, stable company.

Required Skills & Experience
  • 4-year degree or equivalent professional experience
  • 3-5 years of hands-on Database Administration experience
  • Proven experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB in both on-prem and cloud environments
  • Background in performance tuning, index optimization, and server-level configuration
  • Familiarity with backup/recovery practices and capacity management
  • Strong scripting skills for automation
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and NoSQL tools
  • Working knowledge of AWS and/or Azure environments

Desired Skills & Experience
  • Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and data warehouse concepts
  • Previous financial services or high-regulation industry experience
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Experience supporting 24/7 production systems

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown
  • 50% PostgreSQL/MySQL/MariaDB administration
  • 20% Cloud configuration and migration (AWS/Azure)
  • 15% CI/CD & automation scripting
  • 10% Backup/recovery and monitoring
  • 5% NoSQL tooling exposure

Daily Responsibilities
  • 70% Hands-On Database Administration
  • 10% Infrastructure Automation
  • 10% Performance Tuning/Optimization
  • 10% Cross-functional Team Collaboration

The Offer
Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Benefits
  • Vision Benefits
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k)
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