Database Engineer

Pro Staff; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

People Perks

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Pro Staff in Oakbrook Terrace, IL is seeking a Database Engineer to design, optimize, and secure enterprise data systems. The role focuses on SQL Server, Azure SQL, and data pipelines to support critical applications in a fast-paced environment.

You will develop and optimize databases, implement security controls, and collaborate with development and analytics teams to deliver scalable data solutions. A rotating on-call schedule may apply.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with SQL Server database administration and development.
• 2+ years of experience with Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Automation, or related Azure services.
• Strong expertise in T-SQL, performance tuning, replication, and database optimization.
• Experience building and supporting ETL processes and data pipelines.
• Knowledge of CI/CD, Git, GitHub, data modeling, and cloud-based database environments.
• Experience with tools such as SSMS, Visual Studio, SQL Profiler, and Azure data platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Availability to participate in a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain SQL Server and Azure SQL databases.
• Create and optimize T-SQL code, database objects, and data models.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure database availability, reliability, and security.
• Build and maintain data pipelines, integrations, and data transformation processes using Azure technologies.
• Support backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and data integrity initiatives.
• Partner with application development, infrastructure, and analytics teams to deliver scalable data solutions.
• Execute database deployments, upgrades, and change management activities in accordance with SLAs.
• Implement database security controls and support compliance requirements.

Skills

SQL Server admin

Azure SQL

T-SQL

ETL pipelines

CI/CD

Git

Data modeling

Cloud-based databases

SSMS

Visual Studio

SQL Profiler

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SSMS

Visual Studio

SQL Profiler

Azure data platforms

Job description

Now Hiring: Database Engineer

Oakbrook Terrace, IL | Salary: $89,000 - $114,000
Must be a US Citizen OR Green Card Holder

Build, Optimize, and Secure Enterprise Data Systems

Are you a skilled Database Engineer with experience in Microsoft SQL Server and Azure cloud technologies? We're seeking a driven data professional to support critical enterprise applications, optimize database performance, and develop scalable data solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain SQL Server and Azure SQL databases.
• Create and optimize T-SQL code, database objects, and data models.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure database availability, reliability, and security.
• Build and maintain data pipelines, integrations, and data transformation processes using Azure technologies.
• Support backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and data integrity initiatives.
• Partner with application development, infrastructure, and analytics teams to deliver scalable data solutions.
• Execute database deployments, upgrades, and change management activities in accordance with SLAs.
• Implement database security controls and support compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with SQL Server database administration and development.
• 2+ years of experience with Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Automation, or related Azure services.
• Strong expertise in T-SQL, performance tuning, replication, and database optimization.
• Experience building and supporting ETL processes and data pipelines.
• Knowledge of CI/CD, Git, GitHub, data modeling, and cloud-based database environments.
• Experience with tools such as SSMS, Visual Studio, SQL Profiler, and Azure data platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Availability to participate in a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance

If you're passionate about database administration, cloud data engineering, SQL Server, and Azure technologies, apply today and help drive enterprise data excellence.