TEKsystems · 10 hours ago
Data Engineer
Englewood, CO
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$60/hr - $70/hr
5+ years expTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, and they are seeking an expert-level SQL Server & PostgreSQL Database Engineer to design, optimize, and support high-performance database solutions. This role involves collaborating with engineering teams to ensure database architecture supports scalable applications while troubleshooting performance issues.
Information Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Analyze, design, and optimize complex T-SQL stored procedures and views to ensure maximum efficiency
Monitor and improve overall database performance, including indexing strategies and query execution plans
Collaborate with application and platform engineers to align database design with scalable application needs
Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks and production database issues
Analyze locking, blocking, and concurrency issues to improve transaction performance
Document database architecture, performance tuning strategies, and optimization best practices
Convert existing PostgreSQL functions to Microsoft SQL Server, ensuring accuracy and performance parity
Qualification
Required
5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2016 or newer) and PostgreSQL
Proven expertise in query tuning, execution plan analysis, and index optimization
Deep understanding of database internals, including: Locking and blocking concepts, Transactions and isolation levels, Query execution behavior
Experience using performance monitoring and diagnostic tools such as: SQL Profiler, Extended Events, Dynamic Management Views (DMVs)
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
This is a W2 only role
Candidates must already be in Colorado for consideration
Preferred
Experience supporting databases in AWS RDS environments is a strong plus
Familiarity with cloud-based database architectures and performance considerations
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
401(k)/Roth
Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
Short and long-term disability
Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Company
TEKsystems
At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Skains
Vice President, TEKsystems Global Services
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