

Insight Global
Database Engineer
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This role is for a Database Engineer with a contract length of 1+ year, located in a hybrid setting in Detroit, MI. Pay ranges from $37.15 to $57.13/hr. Key skills include Azure/AWS database services, performance tuning, and strong documentation.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
456
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🗓️ - Date
March 7, 2026
🕒 - Duration
More than 6 months
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🏝️ - Location
Hybrid
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📄 - Contract
W2 Contractor
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
Detroit, MI
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Cloud #Databases #Scala #Database Performance #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #Azure #Migration #Security #Documentation
Role description
Position: Database Engineer
Location: Hybrid in Detroit, MI
Duration: 1+ year
Pay Rate: $37.15-57.13/hr
Overview
The Database Engineer designs, implements, and supports cloud‑based database solutions with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and support cloud databases in Azure and AWS
• Optimize database performance and reliability
• Support migrations and modernization efforts
• Implement backup, recovery, and security best practices
• Create and maintain technical documentation
• Collaborate with application and cloud teams
Required Skills
• Experience with cloud database platforms
• Azure and/or AWS database services
• Performance tuning and troubleshooting
• Strong documentation and adaptability
Compensation:
$37.15/hr to $57.13/hr.
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of
employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in
the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this
role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the
applicable law of the worksite location.
Position: Database Engineer
Location: Hybrid in Detroit, MI
Duration: 1+ year
Pay Rate: $37.15-57.13/hr
Overview
The Database Engineer designs, implements, and supports cloud‑based database solutions with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and support cloud databases in Azure and AWS
• Optimize database performance and reliability
• Support migrations and modernization efforts
• Implement backup, recovery, and security best practices
• Create and maintain technical documentation
• Collaborate with application and cloud teams
Required Skills
• Experience with cloud database platforms
• Azure and/or AWS database services
• Performance tuning and troubleshooting
• Strong documentation and adaptability
Compensation:
$37.15/hr to $57.13/hr.
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of
employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in
the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this
role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the
applicable law of the worksite location.






