Role : Database Engineer (PostgreSQL / SQL Server / Oracle / Ansible) Location : Scottsdale AZ (100% onsite) Bill Rate : $75
Role Overview
We are looking for a skilled Database Engineer with strong expertise in PostgreSQL and SQL Server, along with exposure to Oracle and automation using Ansible. The role involves managing, optimizing, and automating database environments to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability.
Key Responsibilities
Install, configure, and administer PostgreSQL and SQL Server databases across environments
Perform database tuning, performance optimization, and query optimization
Manage backup, recovery, replication, and high availability setups
Automate database provisioning and configuration using Ansible
Monitor database health and troubleshoot performance or availability issues
Support database migrations, upgrades, and patching activities
Work closely with application, DevOps, and infrastructure teams
Ensure database security, access control, and compliance standards
Technical Skills Required Core Database Skills
Strong hands-on experience in:
PostgreSQL (Primary skill)
Microsoft SQL Server
Working knowledge of:
Oracle (Good to have)
Automation & Tools
Experience with Ansible for database automation and configuration management
Exposure to scripting (Shell/Python/PowerShell) is an added advantage
Expected Skill Proficiency (Evaluation Benchmark)
PostgreSQL: 8.5 / 10 (Expert level, must-have)
SQL Server: 7 / 10 (Strong working knowledge)
Oracle: 5 / 10 (Basic to intermediate – optional)
Ansible: 6 / 10 (Moderate automation capability)
Numbers & Facts
Location
Alexandria, VA
Skills
Access Controlunmatched
Ansibleunmatched
Automationunmatched
Configuration Managementunmatched
Data Recoveryunmatched
Database Optimizationunmatched
Database Programmingunmatched
DevOpsunmatched
High Availabilityunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
Microsoft SQL Serverunmatched
Microsoft SQL Server DBA (Database Administration)unmatched
Oracleunmatched
Oracle Databaseunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
PostgreSQLunmatched
Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
Query Optimizationunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Replication and Remote Mirroringunmatched
Software Patchesunmatched
Unix Shell Programmingunmatched
Windows PowerShellunmatched
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