Database Engineer (DevOps)

Overview

Hybrid
$45 - $75
Contract - W2

Skills

Snowflake
Snowflake on Azure
Snowpipe
Cosmos DB
Azure Cloud
Database Administration
Oracle
SQL Server
Postgres
RDBMS
Performance Tuning
Workload Optimization
Database Security
High Availability
Disaster Recovery
Python
Ansible
PowerShell
Scripting
Automation
Terraform
Infrastructure-as-Code
CI/CD
Monitoring
Optimization
Problem-Solving
Collaboration
Detail-Oriented
Self-Starter
Fast-Paced Environment

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 (DevOps) for a contract-to-hire position! Interested? Get more details below!

  • Contract Duration: 6 months | contract-to-hire
  • Worksite Location: Minneapolis, MN or Madison, WI | Hybrid onsite 3 days per week
  • Compensation:
  • Senior: $45 - $65 per hour
  • Lead: $50 - $75 per hour

What you will do as a Database Engineer (DevOps):

  • Design, automate, and manage Snowflake-based data solutions in Azure.
  • Develop Infrastructure-as-Code templates to provision and maintain resources at scale.
  • Automate key database processes including provisioning, scaling, monitoring, and backups.
  • Optimize Snowflake performance through query tuning, warehouse sizing, and storage management.
  • Build tools and scripts that reduce manual workload and empower self-service for developers and analysts.
  • Implement consistent configuration management using Ansible and prevent drift across environments.
  • Integrate database operations into CI/CD pipelines and standardize deployments.
  • Enforce security, compliance, and governance policies across cloud database platforms.
  • Partner with developers, architects, and infrastructure teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
  • Stay current on cloud-native offerings, Snowflake enhancements, and DevOps tooling to drive continuous improvement.

What you will bring to the Database Engineer (DevOps)role:

  • Proven expertise with Snowflake, including performance tuning, workload optimization, and security.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Azure cloud services (Snowflake on Azure, Cosmos DB, Snowpipe configuration).
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Ansible, PowerShell, or similar).
  • Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform), CI/CD, and monitoring practices.
  • 5 8 years of progressive database administration experience (Oracle, SQL Server, Postgres, or similar RDBMS).
  • Deep understanding of high availability, disaster recovery, and database security best practices.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a continuous optimization mindset.
  • A collaborative, detail-oriented, and self-starting approach, comfortable thriving in a fast-moving environment.


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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