Database Engineer

Overview

Hybrid
$98,000 - $154,000
Contract - W2

Skills

Database Engineering
Oracle
Snowflake
Azure SQL Database
System Performance Tuning
Query Optimization
Azure
Cloud Platforms
Cloud-Native Data Services
Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
Communication Skills
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Data Pipelines
Cloud Environments
Hybrid Environments
Database Change Management
Liquibase
Scripting
Automation
Ansible
Python
Terraform
CI/CD Pipelines
DevOps
Monitoring Tools
Observability Tools
Agile
SAFe

Job Details

  • Dahl Consulting is currently partnering with a leading company in the healthcare industry. We work one-on-one with great candidates to help connect them with great employment opportunities. This company is hiring a Database Engineer for a contract-to-hire position! Interested? Get more details below!
    • Contract-to-Hire
    • Worksite Location: Minnetonka, MN or Madison, WI | Hybrid
    • Conversion Salary Range: $98,400-$154,600

    What you will do as a Database Engineer:
    • Design, build, and maintain data pipelines across cloud and on-premises environments
    • Administer, monitor, and optimize databases including Oracle, Snowflake, Azure SQL, and MS SQL
    • Provision, configure, patch, and manage backup/recovery processes for databases
    • Collaborate with developers, analysts, and DBAs to troubleshoot issues and improve query performance
    • Support data migration and integration as part of cloud transformation initiatives
    • Implement and maintain database security, access controls, and compliance standards
    • Create and maintain documentation, runbooks, and knowledge-sharing resources
    • Contribute to Agile team planning and ceremonies, fostering a culture of shared ownership and continuous improvement
    • Participate in an on-call rotation to support 24/7 operations and incident response

    What you will bring to the Database Engineer role:
    • 7+ years of experience in database engineering or related technical roles
    • Hands-on expertise with Oracle, Snowflake, or Azure SQL Database
    • Strong skills in system performance tuning and query optimization
    • Solid understanding of Azure or other cloud platforms and cloud-native data services
    • Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
    • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
    • Experience building and maintaining data pipelines in cloud or hybrid environments
    • Familiarity with database change management tools such as Liquibase
    • Skills in scripting or automation using Ansible, Python, or Terraform
    • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and monitoring/observability tools
    • Background in Agile or SAFe environments



    As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!

    Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family s needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary:
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