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Senior Database Engineer

TEKsystems
$100,000.00 - $140,000.00 / yr
United States, Michigan, Detroit
Jun 14, 2025
Top Skills' Details 1. Database Technologies (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Aurora, MySQL) 2. Terraform knowledge 3. ETL experience with any tooling Description * We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Database Platform Engineer (Senior DBE) to join our team. * As a Senior DBE, you'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our database systems to ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability. * The ideal candidate will have a strong background in database development, performance tuning, cloud platforms, and automation. * This role involves developing technical documents, coaching developers, assisting application teams, and creating functional and non-functional requirements. * The Senior DBE will build scalable database solutions using AWS services, develop Infrastructure as Code (IAC) modules using Terraform, and create database CI/CD pipelines. * As a Senior DBE, mentoring junior members of the team is expected. * On-call availability is required. About the role * Develop technical documents for database structures, designs, configurations, and best practices. * Coach developers on best practices for database development. * Assist application teams with on-premises and cloud database solutions. * Create functional and non-functional requirements for database development. * Build highly scalable database solutions using AWS services. * Develop Infrastructure as Code (IAC) Modules using terraform. * Create database CI/CD pipelines. * Manage changes in GIT for source control. * Create database scripts, stored procedures, and functions. * Create rollback scripts for deployments. * Deploy database code. * Implement performance enhancements, including query optimization and indexing. * Create reports, analytics and data models. * Ensure quality data creation, presentation, and data flow across systems. * Monitor, maintain and enhance the performance of existing database solutions. * Work closely with the database administrators with forecasting storage, disaster recovery, and archiving needs. * Ensure data security and compliance, safeguarding sensitive information. * Build automation tools (CI/CD, Unit Testing, IAC, etc.) to streamline database processes. * Migrate large datastores from on-prem to cloud and from on database engine to another. * Be self-sufficient in daily activities and project role outs. * On-call availability. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $140000.00/yr. Relocation package offered. Internal benefits package. Benefits PDF available upon request. Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Detroit,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 2025. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.