Senior Full-Stack Developer (Database Focus)
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
About eNGINE
eNGINE builds Technical Teams. We are a Solutions and Placement firm shaped by decades of interaction with Technical professionals. Our inspiration is continuous learning and engagement with the markets we serve, the talent we represent, and the teams we build. Our Consulting Workforce is encouraged to enjoy career fulfillment in the form of challenging projects, schedule flexibility, and paid training/certifications. Successful outcomes start and finish with eNGINE.
Position Overview
eNGINE is hiring a Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in database and application development. This individual will operate at the intersection of software engineering and data architecture, helping to deliver high-performing, scalable solutions that rely on well-structured and reliable data foundations.
This is an opportunity for someone who thrives in complex environments where both application logic and data design are equally critical to success.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive the end-to-end delivery of software solutions, from concept through production support
- Engineer backend services and data-driven applications that handle high-volume transactions and reporting needs
- Design, develop, and optimize relational and NoSQL database schemas for OLTP and OLAP workloads.
- Write SQL/PL code (stored procedures, functions, triggers, views) and reusable data access components.
- Develop reusable services and interfaces that enable seamless communication between systems
- Evaluate and refine system designs to improve performance, resiliency, and scalability
- Document system behavior, data flows, and technical designs for ongoing support and knowledge sharing
- Enforce secure development practices to safeguard sensitive data and system access
- Establish and maintain automated validation processes to ensure application and data accuracy
- Coordinate application releases, including versioning strategies and database change management
- Investigate and resolve production issues while identifying opportunities for system enhancements
- Continuously assess system performance and implement improvements across application and data layers
- Influence technical direction by recommending tools, frameworks, and architectural improvements
- Support team growth through knowledge sharing, mentorship, and adherence to engineering standards
Required Qualifications
- Deep understanding of database platforms including Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL, along with exposure to non-relational systems
- Extensive experience building and supporting full-stack applications in enterprise environments
- Proficiency with backend technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, or .NET ecosystems
- Strong front-end development capabilities using frameworks such as Angular or React
- Expertise in writing and optimizing complex database queries and data processing logic
- Experience designing data structures that support both operational systems and analytical use cases
- Familiarity with modern data integration approaches and pipeline development
- Experience working with container-based deployments and distributed system architectures
- Knowledge of automated build, test, and deployment processes within CI/CD pipelines
- Strong awareness of data protection, access control, and secure coding methodologies
- Ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent professional experience
Preferred Experience
- Exposure to cloud-enabled data platforms and hybrid infrastructure environments
- Experience supporting systems with significant scale or data complexity
- Familiarity with regulated environments requiring strict data governance
- Background in optimizing application and database performance in production settings
Next Steps
No C2C, relocation, or sponsorship for this role.
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