Database Engineer

Job Description

Our client, a leading insurance provider, is looking to hire a Database Engineer to enhance the scalability, security, and performance of its enterprise data platforms. In the insurance industry, data is mission-critical for underwriting, claims processing, fraud detection, and customer experience. 

You’ll leverage your expertise in both traditional relational database systems (RDBMS) such as SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL, as well as modern NoSQL platforms like MongoDB or Cassandra. 

This is a hybrid contract position in Boston.

Required Skills & Experience

• 4-year degree or equivalent professional experience

• 3–5 years of hands-on Database Administration experience

• Proven experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB in both on-prem and cloud environments

• Background in performance tuning, index optimization, and server-level configuration

• Familiarity with backup/recovery practices and capacity management

• Strong scripting skills for automation

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and NoSQL tools

• Working knowledge of AWS and/or Azure environments

Desired Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and data warehouse concepts

• Previous financial services or high-regulation industry experience

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Experience supporting 24/7 production systems

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 50% PostgreSQL/MySQL/MariaDB administration

• 20% Cloud configuration and migration (AWS/Azure)

• 15% CI/CD & automation scripting

• 10% Backup/recovery and monitoring

• 5% NoSQL tooling exposure

Daily Responsibilities

• 70% Hands-On Database Administration

• 10% Infrastructure Automation

• 10% Performance Tuning/Optimization

• 10% Cross-functional Team Collaboration

The Offer
Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Benefits

• Vision Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k)

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.