Database Engineer Contractor: 6-9 years (Advanced)

DBA/DB Developer
Delaware or Irving, TX
6+ months
Pay is $55-56/hour on W2

Role summary
We’re seeking a DBA / Database Developer to design, maintain, and improve database environments that support reliable, efficient data operations. The role combines PostgreSQL administration with database development, data modeling, and ETL work.

Key responsibilities
Administer PostgreSQL databases, including configuration, monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Design and develop database schemas, tables, views, and other database objects.
Create and maintain data models to support business and technical requirements.
Analyze data structures and database performance; recommend and implement improvements.
Build, maintain, and troubleshoot ETL processes for moving and transforming data.
Support data quality, integrity, security, and availability.
Collaborate with application, analytics, and infrastructure teams on database requirements and solutions.
Document database designs, processes, and operational procedures.

Job details
Job title: DBA / Database Developer
Role focus: Database administration, database development, data modeling, and ETL
Database platform: PostgreSQL
Additional technologies: MongoDB and legacy database platforms, as applicable"

"Required skills
Strong SQL skills.
PostgreSQL administration experience.
Database design and data modeling experience.
Data analysis skills, including the ability to assess database structures and data requirements.
Experience developing or supporting ETL processes.
Clear communication and documentation skills.

Nice-to-have skills
MongoDB experience.
Schema mapping experience.
Experience with legacy database migration."