Database Developer

Inceed; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Inceed, a staffing direct placement firm, is seeking a skilled Database Developer in Houston to support a large legacy upgrade. You will work hands-on with AS400/iSeries/DB2 environments, writing and optimizing stored procedures while improving performance and stability of critical systems.

The role offers onsite interviews in Houston and may be onsite or remote for the right candidate, with collaboration across teams to modernize and stabilize essential databases.

Qualifications

• Experience building and developing databases.
• Background in Oracle development.
• Exposure to DB2, AS400 or iSeries environments.
• Experience with stored procedures.
• Knowledge of performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of indexing best practices.
• Familiarity with triggers and commit control.
• Ability to work onsite in Houston for interviews.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain database solutions within DB2/AS400 environments.
• Support a legacy application during its upgrade transition.
• Write and optimize stored procedures.
• Troubleshoot statement changes and database issues.
• Improve performance through indexing and tuning.
• Work with triggers and commit control processes.
• Apply rollback and air handling best practices.
• Collaborate on database design and maintenance needs.

Skills

Database development

Oracle development

DB2/AS400/iSeries

Stored procedures

Performance tuning

Indexing

Triggers and commit control

Tools

DB2

AS400/iSeries

Oracle

Job description

Compensation:

$ 60 - 75 /hour, depending on experience

Location:

Houston, Texas

Inceed has partnered with a great company to help find a skilled Database Developer to join their team!

This is a strong opportunity to support a large legacy application upgrade while keeping critical database functionality running smoothly. You’ll work hands-on with AS400/iSeries/DB2 environments, helping modernize and stabilize important systems. The role offers flexibility for the right candidate and the chance to contribute to a high-impact initiative with a well-established organization.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Develop and maintain database solutions within DB2/AS400 environments
• Support a legacy application during its upgrade transition
• Write and optimize stored procedures
• Troubleshoot statement changes and database issues
• Improve performance through indexing and tuning
• Work with triggers and commit control processes
• Apply rollback and air handling best practices
• Collaborate on database design and maintenance needs

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience building and developing databases
• Background in Oracle development
• Exposure to DB2, AS400, or iSeries environments
• Experience with stored procedures
• Knowledge of performance tuning and troubleshooting
• Understanding of indexing best practices
• Familiarity with triggers and commit control
• Ability to work onsite in Houston for interviews

Nice to Have Skills & Experience:

• Direct AS400 or DB2 development experience
• Experience supporting legacy applications
• Knowledge of rollback processes
• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools
• Experience working in hybrid or remote-friendly environments
• 3 different medical health insurance plans, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary, Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off, 401k, and holiday pay
• Weekly direct deposit or pay card deposit

Other Information:

• Legacy application support with long-term impact
• Interview process includes one virtual and one onsite round
• Role may be onsite or remote for the right candidate
• Background check and drug screening are required
• Target start is ASAP

We are Inceed, a staffing direct placement firm who believes in the possibility of something better. Our mission is simple: We’re here to help every person, whether client, candidate, or employee, find and secure what’s better for them.

Inceed is an equal opportunity employer. Inceed prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.