Database Engineer
Location: Austin, TX
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: Databases
Job Description Apply Now
The Database Engineer role offers an exceptional opportunity for skilled professionals with a strong background in both Oracle and Microsoft SQL to join a dynamic team within a leading organization. In this full-time position, you will be responsible for advanced database administration, troubleshooting, and optimization in complex data environments. The role also involves cloud-based database management, data migration, and working collaboratively within an Agile environment to ensure both the performance and security of mission-critical systems. This is an on-site opportunity in Austin, Texas, providing a chance to work with innovative technologies and contribute to impactful projects.
As a Database Engineer, you will leverage your expertise in relational database administration, performance tuning, and disaster recovery. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain logical and physical data models, ensuring the highest levels of data integrity and availability. Your responsibilities will include optimizing database performance, implementing monitoring solutions, and supporting the seamless migration of data between systems, with a focus on Oracle and Azure SQL platforms. If you are passionate about database architecture, cloud technologies, and delivering high-quality solutions in a collaborative setting, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
Database Engineer - Summary- Advanced database administration, performance tuning, and security management within complex data environments.
- Cloud-based database management, focusing on platforms such as Azure and AWS.
- Data migration and transformation between Oracle and Azure SQL systems.
- Collaboration with Agile teams to create and maintain scalable data models.
- Critical role in ensuring high availability, disaster recovery, and operational efficiency of databases.
- Perform advanced database administration tasks, including tuning, security, disaster recovery, and maintaining high availability.
- Support full-stack applications on cloud platforms, particularly Azure and AWS, ensuring robust data infrastructure.
- Lead and support data migration and transformation processes, especially Oracle to Azure SQL conversions.
- Collaborate with internal teams to design, implement, and update logical and physical data models for both Oracle and Azure SQL.
- Monitor and optimize database performance, implementing solutions to track system health and key metrics.
- Ensure smooth migration of stored procedures and functions between Oracle and Azure SQL, maintaining operational efficiency and reliability.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Employee Stock Ownership Program for long-term financial growth.
- Access to a dedicated engagement manager focused on your success and well-being.
- Be part of a team recognized for excellence, including multiple Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards.
- Minimum 10 years of experience working with databases, including expertise in both Oracle and Microsoft SQL.
- At least 8 years of experience in relational database administration (SQL Server or Oracle).
- Proven experience in database design, analysis, and performance tuning spanning at least 8 years.
- Demonstrated experience with the software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies for 8 or more years.
- At least 6 years of experience managing high availability and disaster recovery infrastructure for critical data environments.
- Thoroughly experienced in advanced database administration and performance tuning.
- Expertise in both Oracle and Microsoft SQL environments, with substantial cloud platform knowledge (Azure/AWS).
- Strong background in data migration, especially converting Oracle stored procedures and functions to Azure SQL.
- Collaborative team player with a passion for optimizing database health, security, and operational efficiency.
- Comfortable working in Agile settings, contributing effectively to fast-paced, evolving projects.
- Join a leading industry organization with a 25+ year history and a proven track record in multiple markets.
- Benefit from opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive, award-winning company culture.
- Enjoy the advantages of working in Austin, Texas, a thriving hub for technology and innovation.
- Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing engagement support to ensure a smooth transition and long-term success.
If you are an experienced Database Engineer seeking an opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects while advancing your career, we invite you to apply now by clicking the job application button.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.