Senior Database Engineer

Sr. Database Engineer Contract to Hire (USC OR GC) Only 100% remote Responsibilities Senior Database Engineer to join our organization as we grow and transform our Enterprise Tech Solutions organization. Database Engineers serve as a critical foundation for enterprise data management, architecting and maintaining the sophisticated environments that power business intelligence and application functionality across hybrid technology landscapes. This specialized discipline encompasses the design and implementation of robust database platforms spanning traditional on-premises systems and modern cloud-native database services. The Database Engineer role orchestrates high-availability architectures, implements disaster recovery solutions, optimizes performance through strategic hardware allocation and configuration, and establishes the security frameworks that safeguard the organization's valuable data assets. Required Skills • 7-9 years of database/ data management experience preferred. • Demonstrated track record of database expertise, including the ability to develop business partnerships and influence database priorities by identifying solutions that are aligned with current business objectives, closely follow industry trends relevant to database technologies and data management, understand how to apply them, and share knowledge. • Five (5) plus years of IMS/DB2 database administration and performance tuning experience. • Strong understanding of mainframe architecture and z/OS environments. • Experience with database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures. • Knowledge of SQL optimization and database design principles. Preferred Qualifications: • Cloud database experience (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or similar). • Exposure to AI/ML concepts or tools (Python, data analytics, automation frameworks). • Experience with database migration tools and methodologies. • Knowledge of modern data architecture patterns and best practices. • Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.