Database Engineer (PostgreSQL / SQL Server / Oracle / Ansible) – Scottsdale AZ

Tech Mirrors; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Mirrors is seeking a Database Engineer to manage and optimize PostgreSQL and SQL Server environments with exposure to Oracle. The role emphasizes automation using Ansible and ensuring high availability, performance, and secure access controls.

Responsibilities include installation, tuning, backups, and migrations, with collaboration across DevOps, application, and infrastructure teams. On-site in Scottsdale, Arizona, with a focus on scalable, reliable database platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in PostgreSQL (Primary skill)
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Working knowledge of Oracle (Good to have)
• Automation & Tools
• Experience with Ansible for database automation and configuration management
• Exposure to scripting (Shell/Python/PowerShell) is an added advantage

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and administer PostgreSQL and SQL Server databases across environments
• Perform database tuning, performance optimization, and query optimization
• Manage backup, recovery, replication, and high availability setups
• Automate database provisioning and configuration using Ansible
• Monitor database health and troubleshoot performance or availability issues
• Support database migrations, upgrades, and patching activities
• Work closely with application, DevOps, and infrastructure teams
• Ensure database security, access control, and compliance standards

Skills

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Oracle

Ansible

Shell scripting

Python

PowerShell

Job description

Role-Database Engineer (PostgreSQL / SQL Server / Oracle / Ansible)

Location- Scottsdale AZ (100% onsite)

Mandatory Skills-PostgreSQL,SQL Server,Oracle, Ansible

Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled Database Engineer with strong expertise in PostgreSQL and SQL Server, along with exposure to Oracle and automation using Ansible. The role involves managing, optimizing, and automating database environments to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and administer PostgreSQL and SQL Server databases across environments
• Perform database tuning, performance optimization, and query optimization
• Manage backup, recovery, replication, and high availability setups
• Automate database provisioning and configuration using Ansible
• Monitor database health and troubleshoot performance or availability issues
• Support database migrations, upgrades, and patching activities
• Work closely with application, DevOps, and infrastructure teams
• Ensure database security, access control, and compliance standards

Technical Skills Required

Core Database Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in: PostgreSQL (Primary skill)
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Working knowledge of: Oracle (Good to have)
• Automation & Tools

Experience with Ansible for database automation and configuration management

Exposure to scripting (Shell/Python/PowerShell) is an added advantage

Expected Skill Proficiency (Evaluation Benchmark)

• PostgreSQL: 8.5 / 10 (Expert level, must-have)
• SQL Server: 7 / 10 (Strong working knowledge)
• Oracle: 5 / 10 (Basic to intermediate – optional)
• Ansible: 6 / 10 (Moderate automation capability)