Database Engineer with PostgreSQL and SQL Server and Oracle and Ansible)

Role : Database Engineer (PostgreSQL / SQL Server / Oracle / Ansible)

Location : Scottsdale AZ (100% onsite)

Contract

End Client -  Service Sector

Experience - 9+ Years

Must have : PostgreSQL . SQL Query and Ansible

Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled Database Engineer with strong expertise in PostgreSQL and SQL Server, along with exposure to Oracle and automation using Ansible. The role involves managing, optimizing, and automating database environments to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and administer PostgreSQL and SQL Server databases across environments
• Perform database tuning, performance optimization, and query optimization
• Manage backup, recovery, replication, and high availability setups
• Automate database provisioning and configuration using Ansible
• Monitor database health and troubleshoot performance or availability issues
• Support database migrations, upgrades, and patching activities
• Work closely with application, DevOps, and infrastructure teams
• Ensure database security, access control, and compliance standards

Technical Skills Required

Core Database Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in:
• PostgreSQL (Primary skill)
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Working knowledge of:
• Oracle (Good to have)

Automation & Tools

• Experience with Ansible for database automation and configuration management
• Exposure to scripting (Shell/Python/PowerShell) is an added advantage

Expected Skill Proficiency (Evaluation Benchmark)

• PostgreSQL: 8.5 / 10 (Expert level, must-have)
• SQL Server: 7 / 10 (Strong working knowledge)
• Oracle: 5 / 10 (Basic to intermediate – optional)
• Ansible: 6 / 10 (Moderate automation capability)