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# Database Engineer

- **Company:** Advantage Technical
- **Location:** Oakbrook Terrace, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $89,000.0 - $114,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Database, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Integrity, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Database Schema, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Github, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Performance Tuning, Sqlprofiler, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Transact-SQL, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Software Applications, Azure Data Factory, Sql Server Database Administration, Database Optimization, Database Performance, Git, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** July 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=45676c7d44517505

## About the Role

* 3+ years of experience with SQL Server database administration and development.
 * 2+ years of experience with Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Automation, or related Azure services.
 * Strong expertise in T-SQL, performance tuning, replication, and database optimization.
 * Experience building and supporting ETL processes and data pipelines.
 * Knowledge of CI/CD, Git, GitHub, data modeling, and cloud-based database environments.
 * Experience with tools such as SSMS, Visual Studio, SQL Profiler, and Azure data platforms.
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
 * Availability to participate in a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule.

## Description

Now Hiring: Database Engineer
Oakbrook Terrace, IL | Salary: $89,000 - $114,000
Build, Optimize, and Secure Enterprise Data Systems
Are you a skilled Database Engineer with experience in Microsoft SQL Server and Azure cloud technologies? We're seeking a driven data professional to support critical enterprise applications, optimize database performance, and develop scalable data solutions in a fast-paced environment., * Design, develop, and maintain SQL Server and Azure SQL databases.

 * Create and optimize T-SQL code, database objects, and data models.
 * Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure database availability, reliability, and security.
 * Build and maintain data pipelines, integrations, and data transformation processes using Azure technologies.
 * Support backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and data integrity initiatives.
 * Partner with application development, infrastructure, and analytics teams to deliver scalable data solutions.
 * Execute database deployments, upgrades, and change management activities in accordance with SLAs.
 * Implement database security controls and support compliance requirements.


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