Database Engineer with Python for AI

Motion Recruitment; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Financial Services Company in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Database Engineer for a long-term hybrid contract. This role focuses on Oracle database administration, SQL/PLSQL optimization, and automation of database operations.

You will engage in complex analysis, troubleshoot performance issues, and advise on operational improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a large financial institution.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Database Engineering experience.
• 3-7 years of experience supporting Oracle databases in enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of Oracle Database Administration, Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, and query tuning.
• Experience with AWR, ASH, SQL tuning, and optimizer behavior.
• Experience developing automation solutions for database operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex findings into operational recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Consult on or participate in moderately complex initiatives within Database Engineering.
• Review and analyze moderately complex Database Engineering challenges requiring in-depth evaluation.
• Contribute to resolution of moderately complex issues and consult with others to meet deliverables.
• Collaborate with client personnel in Database Engineering.

Skills

Database engineering

Oracle databases

SQL

PL/SQL

Query tuning

Execution plans

Performance diagnostics

DB automation

AWR

ASH

Statistics management

Problem solving

Job description

Outstanding long-term contract opportunity! A well-known Financial Services Company is looking for a Database Engineer in Charlotte, NC (Hybrid).

Work with the brightest minds at one of the largest financial institutions in the world. This is a long-term contract opportunity that includes a competitive benefit package! Our client has been around for over 150 years and is continuously innovating in today's digital age. If you want to work for a company that is not only a household name, but also truly cares about satisfying customers' financial needs and helping people succeed financially,

Contract Duration: 18 Months

Required Skills & Experience

• 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 & Experience

• 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.

What You Will Be Doing

• Consult on or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables within Database Engineering and contribute to large-scale planning related to Database Engineering deliverables.
• Review and analyze moderately complex Database Engineering challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Contribute to the resolution of moderately complex issues and consult with others to meet Database Engineering deliverables while leveraging solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with client personnel in Database Engineering.