Database Engineer

Job Title: Software Database Engineer 1 Location: Hybrid: Redmond, WA Contract on W2 Top IT Firm Duration: 18 months Typical Day in the Role • Purpose of the Team: The purpose of this team is to validate SQL performance on new hardware and new releases, identify regressions, ensure performance stability, and work closely with developers to resolve issues. • Key projects: This role will contribute to ongoing SQL performance testing, regression detection, and performance diagnostics — long‑running initiatives that have been in place “for years and years.” Candidate Requirements • Disqualifiers: Candidates with no bachelor’s degree in computer science or those not meeting required hard‑skill alignment would not be eligible. • Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would contain strong problem‑solving skills, strong communication skills, SQL performance testing exposure, and programming experience in C/C#/PowerShell, along with foundational computer science knowledge. Hard Skills Assessments • Expected Dates that Hard Skills Assessments will be scheduled: Assessments typically occur after candidate submission and shortlisting, beginning within the supplier 72‑hour window + 24‑hour shortlisting period — meaning first assessments expected by the week of 02/10/2026. • Hard Skills Assessment Process: The assessment process will include a Teams phone call (no video allowed), conducted by the hiring team across 2–3 rounds, where candidates discuss their technical knowledge and problem‑solving approach. • Required Candidate Preparation: Candidates should have their technical knowledge ready (SQL performance concepts, SQL diagnostics, scripting in C/C#/PowerShell) and be prepared to discuss test analysis, regression identification, and problem‑solving approaches. No specific prep materials were required. Summary: The main function of a Software Database Engineer is to establish system information requirements using analysis of information in the development of enterprise-wide or large-scale information systems. Job Responsibilities: • Designs architecture to include the software, hardware, and communications to support the total requirements as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces • Ensures these systems are compatible and in compliance with the standards for agency IT architecture, and profiles of standards as they apply to the implementation and specific to the solution for the platform, integration with other systems, and the external interfaces • Ensures that the common operating environment is compliant. Evaluates analytically and systematically problems of workflows, organization and planning and develops appropriate corrective action • Provides daily supervision and direction to staff Top Skills: 2 years of experience, BA/BS in Computer Science 2 years of experience, Programming language: C, C#, PowerShell 2 years of experience, Windows OS experience Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required. MBA or other related advanced degree preferred • 0-2 years’ experience required • Experience with broad technology delivery, including custom development using various development languages • Experience with providing technical leadership, mentoring software engineering design, development, and frameworks, analyzing alternatives, and presenting technical options to leads and clients • Experience with driving technical planning and solutions for small software portfolio, including authoring or managing the development of software designs, managing vendor evaluations, and justifying technical recommendations • Ability to apply fundamental concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments • Requires practical experience and training Please let me know if this is something you would love to do, and help me with your updated resume. Feel free to reach out at mistryharshiv@ifgpr.com if you have any questions. Thanks