Motion Recruitment Partners LLC
Database Engineer
Boston, MA
Hybrid
Contract
$55/hr - $65/hr
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.
Youll 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
35 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 MRPs Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Posted by:
Sarah Carroll Specialization: Database Engineer
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35 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 MRPs Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Posted by:
Sarah Carroll Specialization: Database Engineer
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