Cloud Database Engineer

Job 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

Skills and Requirements

• 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

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].