Database Engineer (DevOps) (Minnetonka)

Are you an experienced Database Engineer (DevOps) with a desire to excel? If so, then Talent Software Services may have the job for you! Our client is seeking an experienced Database Engineer (DevOps) to work at their company in Minnetonka, MN.

Position Summary : We are seeking a Database Engineer (DevOps) to join our team on a contract-to-hire basis. This role is a cornerstone of our initiative to expand database operations into the cloud, with an emphasis on automation, optimization, and performance at scale. The successful candidate will be fluent in Snowflake and experienced in Azure cloud services, with bonus points for exposure to Cosmos DB and experience with Oracle (including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure / OCI). We need someone who thrives in a DevOps environment, relentlessly pursues optimization, and can help build out scalable, automated data infrastructure in the cloud.

• Is a builder : Enjoys automating manual tasks and creating scalable, efficient processes.
• Is an optimizer : Driven to improve performance, reduce costs, and streamline operations.
• Is cloud-focused : Fluent in Azure and eager to advance cloud-first database strategies.
• Is a collaborator : Works well with developers, architects, and infrastructure teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Is a self-starter thriving in a contract-to-hire environment with the opportunity to shape a growing team.

Primary Responsibilities / Accountabilities :

Database Engineering & Cloud Growth

Automation & Optimization

DevOps & CI / CD Integration

Governance & Security

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Qualifications :

Preferred :