Senior Azure Database Engineer

Insight Global; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Database Engineer/DBA to lead the modernization of an enterprise data environment, migrating from legacy Oracle and Informatica toward Microsoft Azure and Fabric. The role will support migration and optimization of existing databases, and contribute to cloud-first data-platform transformation.

The ideal candidate combines a strong Oracle DBA background with hands-on Azure experience, and will work with SQL and data engineering teams to transition workloads to

Qualifications

• 7+ years in DBA/Database Engineer roles with a strong Oracle background.
• Hands-on Oracle DBA experience including performance tuning and maintenance.
• Experience migrating Oracle workloads to Azure and Fabric.
• Experience with Informatica migrations or modernization efforts.
• Strong SQL skills with performance analysis and troubleshooting.
• Experience working with cloud-based data platforms and modern Azure stack.
• Excellent communication and ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Migrate legacy Oracle workloads to Azure and Fabric-based environments.
• Optimize and troubleshoot database performance in cloud/on-prem environments.
• Collaborate with data engineering, application teams to align modernization efforts.
• Support enterprise-scale database migrations and data-platform modernization initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Oracle Database

Azure

Informatica

Microsoft Fabric

SQL

Azure Data Platform

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Database Engineer / DBA to support the modernization of an enterprise data environment transitioning away from legacy Oracle and Informatica technologies toward Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric. This individual will support the migration and modernization of existing database environments, help optimize and troubleshoot database performance, and contribute to the organization's broader cloud and data-platform transformation initiatives.

The ideal candidate will come from a strong Oracle DBA background but have significant hands-on experience within the Azure ecosystem. This person will work across traditional database administration and modern cloud/data technologies, partnering with existing SQL and technical resources to help transition legacy workloads into a more modern Azure and Fabric-based environment.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 7+ years of experience as a Database Administrator, Database Engineer, or similar role, with a strong background supporting Oracle databases
• Deep hands-on expertise with Oracle database administration, including performance tuning, troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrades, and optimization
• Strong hands-on experience working within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem and supporting cloud-based database environments
• Demonstrated experience migrating or modernizing Oracle workloads into Azure
• Advanced SQL skills, including query optimization, performance analysis, and troubleshooting
• Experience working with Informatica, ideally supporting migrations or modernization efforts away from legacy Informatica environments
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric or significant experience with Microsoft's modern Azure data stack
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale database migrations and data-platform modernization initiatives
• Strong understanding of both traditional database architecture and modern cloud/data architecture
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot complex database issues, and collaborate with database, cloud, application, and data engineering teams
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical database challenges into practical solutions