Strategic Staffing Solutions is currently looking for a Database Engineer, a W2 contract opportunity with one of our largest clients!
Senior Database Engineer / Database Operations Engineer
Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Duration: 24-Month Contract (Contract-to-Hire Potential)
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Database Engineer to support next-generation data center expansion and operational excellence for enterprise database platforms. This role focuses on database architecture, automation, and operational reliability for large-scale environments utilizing MongoDB, PostgreSQL (EDB), and YugabyteDB.
The ideal candidate will have strong database operations experience, automation expertise using Python, and familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI-driven automation.
Key Responsibilities
Database Engineering & Operations
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Design, implement, and maintain highly complex MongoDB, EDB PostgreSQL, and YugabyteDB database environments.
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Lead database data modeling, integration, mapping, and capacity planning initiatives.
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Plan, research, design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level database platforms.
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Develop high availability, replication, and disaster recovery solutions.
Automation & Platform Efficiency
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Develop automation solutions using Python to streamline database builds and operational support.
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Reduce manual operational tasks and improve Mean Time to Recovery (MTTR).
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Implement operational automation practices that improve scalability and reliability.
Security & Compliance
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Design and implement database security controls aligned with Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks.
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Support auditing and compliance standards for enterprise systems.
Technical Leadership
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Provide technical leadership and consultation on database architecture and strategic platform direction.
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Influence database technology decisions and future enterprise architecture.
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Develop operational policies, standards, and best practices.
Collaboration & Support
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Work closely with engineering teams, operations teams, and leadership to deliver reliable database services.
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Support on-call DBA rotation for critical production environments.
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Lead projects with enterprise impact and drive adoption of operational best practices.
Required Qualifications
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5+ years of database operations experience.
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Strong experience with:
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MongoDB
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EDB PostgreSQL / PostgreSQL
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YugabyteDB
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Experience with Python scripting or automation development.
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Experience designing high availability, clustering, and replication solutions.
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Strong understanding of database performance optimization and scalability.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in financial services or large enterprise environments.
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Experience working with automation frameworks or AI-driven automation tools.
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Experience implementing database security standards and compliance frameworks.
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Previous experience supporting mission-critical enterprise applications.
Key Skills
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MongoDB
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PostgreSQL / EDB Postgres
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YugabyteDB
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Python Automation
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Database Architecture
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High Availability & Replication
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Performance Optimization
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Security & Compliance
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Enterprise Database Operations