Database Engineer

Insight Global

Tempe (AZ)

Hybrid

USD 114,000 - 146,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading company in the staffing and recruiting industry is seeking a Database Engineer III in Tempe, AZ. This role involves critical database programming, application support, and performance optimization across various database environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Oracle and SQL Server, ensuring optimal database performance and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This full-time position offers a hybrid work environment and competitive pay.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in database engineering roles.
Strong expertise in Oracle and SQL Server or PostgreSQL.
Proven experience in query performance tuning and debugging.

Responsibilities

Designing and developing database solutions.
Supporting production data modifications and analyzing database structures.
Engaging in operations such as user provisioning and production data management.

Skills

Database Engineering

Query Performance Tuning

ETL

Data Mapping

Debugging

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Python

Job description

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Base pay range

$55.00/hr - $70.00/hr

Location: San Diego, CA or Tempe, AZ (HYBRID – 2 days onsite per week)

Pay Rate: $55-$70/hr

Summarized Day-to-Day

The Database Engineer III plays a critical role in database programming, application/operations support, issue resolution, documentation, and departmental support. This position ensures optimal database performance through query tuning, debugging, and data maintenance while collaborating closely with Business Systems Analysts and cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include designing and developing database solutions, supporting production data modifications, analyzing and optimizing database structures, and participating in software project meetings. Additionally, this role requires a deep understanding of functional requirements, software engineering best practices, and data mapping. The engineer will work across Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL environments, focusing on data provisioning, retention policies, and anonymization techniques. While not a data modeler, they will have strong experience in ETL processes and database interfacing. As a guiding force in database management, they will drive discussions, analyze data, and develop mapping documentation while engaging in operations such as user provisioning and production data management.

Wanted Background

5+ years of experience in database engineering roles
Strong expertise in Oracle database and either SQL Server or PostgreSQL databases
Proven experience in query performance tuning and debugging
Ability to read, write, and optimize SQL procedures, functions, triggers, and stored logic
Hands-on experience in data mapping, retention policies, and maintenance
Strong ETL and database interfacing experience
Thorough knowledge of indexing, triggers, packages, and query plan optimization

Nice to Have Skills and Experience

Experience with Python scripting or ETL pipelines
Familiarity with partitioning and sharding database objects
Exposure to data provisioning with masking and anonymization
Understanding of PBM (Pharmacy Benefit Management) business models and pharmaceutical industry practices
Strong ability to work in cross-functional global teams and participate in high-level technical discussions

Seniority level