Database Engineer

Strategic Staffing Solutions; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Staffing Solutions in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced SQL Database Engineer to support medium-to-high profile database projects, reporting, and run-the-bank initiatives within a large financial services environment. The role focuses on Microsoft SQL Server, SSIS/SSISDB, and Always On architectures.

You will partner with technology and business teams to deliver secure, scalable data solutions, mentor peers, and ensure high availability across enterprise data systems in a hybrid

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Database Engineering experience.
• 4+ years of Microsoft SQL Server experience.
• Strong experience with SQL Server Always On.
• Hands-on with SSIS/SSISDB.
• Understanding of security, scalability and high availability.
• Experience in regulated environments.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide database analysis and design across SDLC environments.
• Support database projects, issues, and run-the-bank initiatives.
• Design, implement, and support SQL Server Always On configurations.
• Develop and support SSIS/SSISDB data integration and reporting.
• Collaborate with tech and business teams on performance, security, and compliance.
• Support data governance and enterprise data architecture.
• Manage communications, timelines, and stakeholders.
• Maintain technical procedures and knowledge base.
• Mentor team members on database technologies.
• Collaborate with analysts and architects on data initiatives.

Skills

Database design

Performance tuning

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

SSIS/SSISDB

Always On

Job description

SQL Database Engineer

Location: Charlotte, NC
Work Schedule: Hybrid - 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
Pay Rate:

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Engineer to support medium-to-high profile database projects, operational reporting, analytics, and run-the-bank initiatives within a large financial services environment. The role will focus on Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), and Always On technologies while partnering with technology and business teams to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide database analysis and design support across all SDLC environments.
• Support database projects, enhancements, problem tickets, work requests, root cause analysis, and issue resolution.
• Design, implement, and support SQL Server 2019-2022 Always On configurations.
• Develop and support SSIS/SSISDB solutions for data integration and operational reporting.
• Partner with technology and business teams to address performance, security, compliance, stability, scalability, and delivery requirements.
• Support deployment and implementation of enterprise data architecture and data governance principles.
• Manage technical communications, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations.
• Develop and maintain technical procedures, implementation documentation, and knowledge base materials.
• Collaborate with database analysts, architects, and business partners on enterprise data initiatives.
• Mentor and support team members on database technologies, processes, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of Database Engineering experience or equivalent combination of education, training, military, or work experience.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Strong experience with SQL Server Always On.
• Hands-on experience with SSIS/SSISDB, including SSISDB.
• Strong understanding of database architecture, performance, security, scalability, and high availability.
• Experience supporting enterprise applications and data solutions within a complex, regulated environment.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Desired Qualification

• Experience with ServiceNow.