Database Engineer

Motion Recruitment

  • Boston, MA
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Job DescriptionOur client, a leading insurance provider, is looking to hire a Database Engineer to enhance the scalability, security, and performance of its enterprise data platforms. In the insurance industry, data is mission-critical for underwriting, claims processing, fraud detection, and customer experience.You’ll leverage your expertise in both traditional relational database systems (RDBMS) such as SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL, as well as modern NoSQL platforms like MongoDB or Cassandra.This is a hybrid contract position in Boston.Required Skills & Experience4-year degree or equivalent professional experience3–5 years of hands-on Database Administration experienceProven experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB in both on-prem and cloud environmentsBackground in performance tuning, index optimization, and server-level configurationFamiliarity with backup/recovery practices and capacity managementStrong scripting skills for automationExperience with CI/CD pipelines and NoSQL toolsWorking knowledge of AWS and/or Azure environmentsDesired Skills & ExperienceKnowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and data warehouse conceptsPrevious financial services or high-regulation industry experienceStrong interpersonal and communication skillsExperience supporting 24/7 production systemsWhat You Will Be DoingTech Breakdown50% PostgreSQL/MySQL/MariaDB administration20% Cloud configuration and migration (AWS/Azure)15% CI/CD & automation scripting10% Backup/recovery and monitoring5% NoSQL tooling exposureDaily Responsibilities70% Hands-On Database Administration10% Infrastructure Automation10% Performance Tuning/Optimization10% Cross-functional Team CollaborationThe Offer
Bonus eligibleYou will receive the following benefits:Medical InsuranceDental BenefitsVision BenefitsPaid Time Off (PTO)401(k)

Motion Recruitment