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# Cloud Database Engineer

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Database, Databases, Data Systems, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, Operational Databases, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, SQL Databases, Transact-SQL, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Database Optimization, Database Migration, Amazon Relational Database Service, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Performance Monitor, Terraform, Database Tools and Utilities
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.phoenixjobs.com/job.asp?id=3462160817&tx=KR1111FFK&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience as a Database Engineer / DBA
 * Experience administering: ? Oracle databases (primary environment) ? SQL Server databases
 * Experience working with AWS RDS or Oracle RDS (administration level, not deep specialization required)
 * Strong understanding of: ? Database performance tuning ? Backup/recovery processes ? Security and audit readiness
 * Experience with scripting: ? Python (preferred) ? T-SQL
 * Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks
 * Proven track record of leading initiatives or owning projects through completion Certified Associate for AWS Certification
 * Experience with Terraform or infrastructure-as-code tools
 * Exposure to database migration tools (DMS, SET, or similar)
 * AWS Certification (Associate-level preferred)
 * Experience working in hybrid onshore/offshore team environments
 * Exposure to AI or modern data technologies Experience supporting database platform modernization efforts

## Description

Insight Global is seeking a Cloud Database Engineer / DBA to join a growing database and cloud platform team supporting enterprise-level systems. This role will focus on administering and supporting Oracle and SQL environments, while contributing to the organization's long-term transition to modernized database platforms.

The team currently operates within an Oracle-heavy environment, with initiatives underway to evolve toward more scalable and cloud-based database solutions. This individual will play a key role in supporting production databases, maintaining system health, and contributing to automation efforts where feasible.

This is a hands-on engineering role requiring someone who can operate independently, take ownership of workloads, and contribute immediately with minimal ramp time.

Key Responsibilities * Administer and support Oracle and SQL Server database environments, including performance monitoring and optimization * Operate and maintain Oracle Enterprise Manager and other database management tools * Support development, QA, and production database environments across the full lifecycle * Manage database workloads, including provisioning, tuning, and troubleshooting * Support and administer cloud-based database services (AWS RDS / Oracle RDS) * Execute manual scripts and database processes, while identifying opportunities for automation where appropriate * Contribute to automation initiatives (infrastructure builds automated; scripting still partially manual) * Collaborate with architects and platform engineers on database strategy and modernization efforts Ensure database environments meet audit and compliance requirements