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# Database Engineer

- **Company:** QBE LLC
- **Location:** Madison, WI, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $82,000.0 - $123,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cluster Analysis, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Recovery, IBM DB2, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Development, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Log Shipping, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle (Applications), Cloud Services, Information Technology, Deployment Automation
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us7c19a5f1a969e0330d1f7c9cbd781d04/eaa

## About the Role

Handson experience in Database design & architecture
Handson Experience in Backup & Recovery scenarios
Experience in implementing High Availability & Disaster Recovery solutions
using Always ON, Clustering, Replication, Mirroring and Log Shipping
In - depth knowledge on Database Internals
Commercial experience in building Cloud Computing like Azure/AWS
Experience working as a DEVOPS Automation Engineer for database deployment
Experience in designing ETL for data movement between excel, flat file, RDBMS like
Oracle, DB2 and SQL Server using Bulk Insert, BCP utility, DTS and a variety of, This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Skills: Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Disaster Recovery Strategies, Information Security, Intentional collaboration, Intrusion Prevention, IT Infrastructure Operations, Managing performance, Problem Solving, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Team Development, Troubleshooting

## Description

Collaborate with peers and the Architecture team to define a strategic technology roadmap aligned with the global architecture vision.
Evaluate emerging and existing QBE database technologies, nurturing awareness of new enhancements and features.
Works with the Architecture community and other CoPs to evaluate and implement solutions and roadmaps.
Standardize support tools and techniques for key functions like monitoring, alerting, and backups.
Create tools, techniques, and processes for the DB Operational team to ensure real-time validation and technical assurance of new infrastructure.
Manage the DB license compliance and purchase requirements, sharing information with stakeholders.
Ensure security, confidentiality, and integrity of information systems through compliance with legislation and regulations, implementing necessary controls and management strategies.
Own diverse technical expertise including DevOps, troubleshooting, cloud computing, coding/scripting, and infrastructure engineering, along with strong collaboration and communication skills.
Take ownership of technical problems, proactively resolving issues to ensure solutions meet business requirements.
Identify and analyze problems, prioritizing them, documenting causes, and implementing remedies.
Focus on the entire lifecycle of service delivery, from design and development to delivery and operations, ensuring IT products and vendors work together effectively.
Demonstrate specialized knowledge necessary for fulfilling role responsibilities effectively.
Utilize lateral thinking to diagnose root causes of problems and troubleshoot across various technology capabilities, including compute, storage, networking, software, and cloud services.


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