Data Engineer

We are seeking an expert-level SQL Server & PostgreSQL Database Engineer to report to our Greenwood Village location on a hybrid schedule to design, optimize, and support high-performance database solutions in a production environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on SQL professional who thrives on deep query optimization, complex stored procedures, and solving challenging performance issues.
You will partner closely with engineering teams to ensure database architecture supports scalable, reliable applications while maintaining peak performance across MS SQL Server and Postgres platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and optimize complex T-SQL stored procedures and views to ensure maximum efficiency
• Monitor and improve overall database performance, including indexing strategies and query execution plans
• Collaborate with application and platform engineers to align database design with scalable application needs
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks and production database issues
• Analyze locking, blocking, and concurrency issues to improve transaction performance
• Document database architecture, performance tuning strategies, and optimization best practices
• Convert existing PostgreSQL functions to Microsoft SQL Server, ensuring accuracy and performance parity

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2016 or newer) and PostgreSQL
• Proven expertise in query tuning, execution plan analysis, and index optimization
• Deep understanding of database internals, including:
  • Locking and blocking concepts
  • Transactions and isolation levels
  • Query execution behavior
• Experience using performance monitoring and diagnostic tools such as:
  • SQL Profiler
  • Extended Events
  • Dynamic Management Views (DMVs)
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• This is a W2 only role
• Candidates must already be in Colorado for consideration

Top Skills (Must Haves)

• PostgreSQL
• Microsoft SQL Server
• SQL Stored Procedures
• Views
• Query Tuning

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting databases in AWS RDS environments is a strong plus
• Familiarity with cloud-based database architectures and performance considerations

Education Requirements

• No college degree required
• High school diploma or equivalent is sufficient

Experience Level

• Expert / Senior-Level

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.
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. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Greenwood Village, CO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Greenwood Village,CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 10, 2026.
>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.