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# Database Engineer II

- **Company:** Mpulse LLC
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Relational Databases, Database Development, Monitoring of Systems, Issue Tracking Systems, Microsoft SQL Server, Query Optimization, Service-Oriented Architecture, SQL Databases, Transact-SQL, Alwayson, Transaction Processing (Computing), Data Processing, Backend, Storage Technologies, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Tools for Reporting, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Software Coding, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f291c1336995bec8

## About the Role

* 2-4+ years working as a database engineer or related role
 * Intermediate to Advanced level T-SQL experience, including query tuning and optimization
 * Experience with reporting platforms, and the ability to translate business needs into functional and efficient T-SQL driven reports
 * SQL Server Administration experience is a plus
 * ETL experience is also a plus
 * Intimate knowledge of SSMS, and working knowledge of the other MS SQL Server Tools
 * Ability to work with differing workflows, including agile, to quickly respond to a variety of business needs
 * Has sound and demonstrable knowledge of best practices with regard to database development and coding standards
 * Experience with Source Control and workflow ticketing systems
 * IDERA for SQL Server tools, including Diagostic Manager and Admin Toolset
 * Experience with SQL monitoring tools (Idera, Solarwinds, etc) a plus
 * Knowledge of, or experience using, advanced SQL Server functionality (Examples include: service broker, resource governor, temporal tables, query store, Always-On, stretch database, etc)
 * JOB COMPLEXITY:
 * Position can involve complex logic and algorithms, and may require creative solutions at times. Leverages experience to promote best practices and help define procedures. Works with a team to promote innovation and knowledge transfer across the organization.
 * SUPERVISION:
 * Works under general supervision, primarily independent.
 * EXPERIENCE:
 * 2-4+ years of experience of database administration or development.
 * EDUCATION:
 * Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent functional experience in the area.
 * WORK ENVIRONMENT:
 * Occasional off-hour/evening/weekend and/or overtime hours will be required.

## Description

* Works collaboratively with Java development teams throughout the product design and development processes, to ensure optimal usage of SQL Server for storage and transaction processing
 * Writes, refines, and optimizes T-SQL code for maximum performance, reliability, and maintainability
 * Analyzes and interprets complex requirements, translating these into efficient backend processes
 * Ability to reverse-engineer legacy code at times, improving and refining older T-SQL using newer and more efficient techniques and approaches
 * Designs and implements relational databases and structures as needed
 * Participates in developing cutting-edge storage design structures and data processing flows
 * Creates documentation for both new and existing code