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Victor Ruiz

Delivery Manager at IDR, Inc.
4.75
from 152 reviews
Job
Senior Database Engineer
Huntsville, Alabama, United States
DIRECT HIRE
TERMS: direct hire
START DATE: 7/15/25

IDR is excited to announce an opportunity for a talented Senior Database Engineer to join our esteemed client's team in Huntsville, AL. This role is perfect for a seasoned professional with a strong background in database engineering, particularly in deploying and managing PostgreSQL databases on cloud platforms. If you are passionate about working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment and are eager to contribute to a large-scale enterprise system, we encourage you to apply today!

Position Overview/Responsibilities for the Senior Database Engineer: - Utilize Shell and Python scripting, Terraform, and Ansible for automation - Deploy and manage PostgreSQL databases on cloud platforms like AWS - Implement infrastructure as code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools for seamless PostgreSQL deployment and management - Independently research, design, document, and implement new database services - Work in a complex enterprise environment to determine the best solutions for business and customer needs Required Skills for Senior Database Engineer: - Proven experience in database engineering, preferably in a large volume enterprise system - Proficiency in Shell and Python scripting, Terraform, and Ansible - Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools - Knowledge of database design principles, query optimization, index management, integrity checks, statistics, and isolation levels - Top Secret clearance - Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience as a database engineer or 14+ years of experience in lieu of a degree