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# Lead Database Engineer

- **Company:** Everforth Apex
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, BigQuery, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Information Systems, Databases, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Data Migration, Python (Programming Language), MongoDB, Migration Manager, SQL Databases, Search (Computer Science), Scripting, Google Cloud, Snowflake, Database Performance, Information Technology, Data Management, Amazon Redshift, Databricks
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/lead-database-engineer-austin-tx--63ecc3e4-1ca6-4502-a578-e8a72bbd3dae

## About the Role

Experience: Experience in a data engineering or database engineering role is required.

Technical Skills:

 * Proficiency in database management and engineering practices is necessary.
 * Azure, AWS, or GCP
 * Python
 * SQL, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Business Intelligence, Business Operations, Business Support, Career Counseling, Cloud Computing, Compensation and Benefits, Customer Support/Service, Data Management, Data Migration, Data Modeling, Database Administration, Database Architecture, Database Programming, Database Technology, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Search, Leadership, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Azure, Migration Strategy, Python Programming/Scripting Language, SQL (Structured Query Language), Systems Maintenance, Technical Leadership

## Description

We are seeking a Lead Database Engineer for a permanent, onsite position. The ideal candidate will take a leading role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our database systems. This position is central to our data and business intelligence operations and requires a professional with a strong technical background and leadership capabilities., * Lead the design, development, and maintenance of database solutions.

 * Lead and execute complex data migrations from legacy/on-premise systems to cloud or modern data platforms (e.g., GCP, Azure, AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, Redshift).
 * Define migration strategy, architecture, sequencing, and cutover plans.
 * Ensure database performance, availability, and security.
 * Manage data architecture and modeling to support business intelligence initiatives.
 * Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers on the team.
 * Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver appropriate solutions.
 * Oversee database-related tasks from planning and development through deployment and support., * Database Administrator
 * Sr. Cloud Database Engineering Lead
 * Database Administration Engineer 2
 * Database Architect
 * Mongo DB


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