Database Engineer

ZealHire Inc.; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ZealHire Inc. is seeking a senior Database Engineer with strong Oracle expertise and AI/automation focus. The role targets operations optimization, scalable automation, and reliable data platforms across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate has 10–12 years of database engineering experience and can translate complex findings into actionable operational guidance. Join a data-driven team driving reliability and innovation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Database Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work or consulting experience, training, military experience, education.
• 3-7 years of experience supporting Oracle databases in enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of: Oracle Database Administration, Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, Query tuning, Execution plans, Performance diagnostics.
• Experience working with: AWR, ASH, SQL Tuning, Optimizer behavior, Statistics management.
• Experience developing automation solutions for database operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical findings into clear operational recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation for database operations.
• Translate complex technical findings into clear operational recommendations.

Skills

Database Engineering

Oracle Database

SQL

PL/SQL

Query Tuning

Performance Diagnostics

Automation

AI Experience

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

Oracle

SQL

PL/SQL

AWR

ASH

SQL Tuning

Job description

Locations are Charlotte, Phoenix, Chandler, Las Colinas(TX), Des Moines, or Minneapolis- Locals

Visa: Green Card, H4-EAD, GC-EAD, US Citizen- W2 candidate

Strong in Python AI and Lead level. Database Engineer and can include (Mongo, Postgres, Redis, Oracle, SQL ) but they need strong AI Experience. The ideal candidate | Engineering-focused professional with a passion for automation, AI, and operational excellence. Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem prevention, builds scalable and reusable solutions, and continuously seeks innovative ways to improve reliability, efficiency, and knowledge sharing

Required Skills:

• 4+ years of Database Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work or consulting experience, training, military experience, education.
• 3-7 years of experience supporting Oracle databases in enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Oracle Database Administration
  • Oracle SQL
  • PL/SQL
  • Query tuning
  • Execution plans
  • Performance diagnostics
• Experience working with:
  • AWR
  • ASH
  • SQL Tuning
  • Optimizer behavior
  • Statistics management
• Experience developing automation solutions for database operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical findings into clear operational recommendations.

Desired Skills:

• AI & Automation
• Understanding of:
  • MCP (Model Context Protocol)
  • Agentic AI architectures
  • Agent-to-agent workflows
  • Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)
  • Generative AI concepts
• Familiarity with AI governance, explainability, and trusted data practices.

Additional Job Details:
The ideal candidate | Engineering-focused professional with a passion for automation, AI, and operational excellence. Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem prevention, builds scalable and reusable solutions, and continuously seeks innovative ways to improve reliability, efficiency, and knowledge sharing

Experience:

10-12 years

Duration:

12 months

40

Start Date:

Oct 9, 2026

Additional Work Locations

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States 28246 +4 more locations

Salary Range:

$000,000 – $000,000 Salary range is not shown on the candidate portal