Database engineer Jobs in Tempe, AZ

THIS POSITION IS NOT FOR VISA HOLDERS.

CANDIDATE MUST RESIDE IN ARIZONA AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION.

Job Title: Senior Database Administrator

Job ID: 13393-Hybrid-Local

Client: State of Arizona - AZED

Contract: 4 month contract to hire position (FTE)

Closing: 8/31/2026 @ 4 PM.

This is a 4 month contract to hire position. All candidates must be eligible to convert to an FTE. The State is unable to sponsor any visas. Local to Phoenix only.

The Arizona Department of Education currently utilizes a hybrid work environment, with up to two days of remote work (contingent upon business needs). Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.

Required Skills:

• Power BI experience
• Disaster recovery
• SQL Server
• Management of Azure database virtual machines
• Implement version control and DevOps practices for database objects

Preferred Skills

• Designing and writing stored procedures
• Design and implement ETL processes for data integration and transformation
• Develop and optimize complex SQL queries and stored procedures
• Powershell

Job Summary:

Responsible for assisting with the management of all aspects of the Arizona Department of Education's (ADE) data including but not limited to:

Database backup and recovery

Logical and physical database design

Designing and writing stored procedures

Disaster recovery

Database maintenance, connectivity, replication, performance and tuning, upgrades, naming conventions and standards

Installation and configuration of database software (SQL Server)

Diagnosing and correcting database operational problems

Strong PowerShell scripting skills for jobs automation

Configure and support Power BI datasets, gateways, and refresh schedules

Design and develop stored procedures, functions, and triggers

Develop and optimize complex SQL queries and stored procedures for reporting and analytics

Design and implement ETL processes for data integration and transformation

Collaborate with application and BI teams to support data-driven solutions

Implement version control and DevOps practices for database objects

Occasional in-state travel is required for this position

Job Duties:

Assist and cross-train in the work of other database administrators

Review and recommend improvements to existing architecture

Tune performance, review, and recommend improvements to existing code

Meet with other IT staff to determine scope of system requirements related to data storage, retrieval, and performance

Design and code stored procedures and scripts to facilitate database administration (Powershell experience desired)

Develop database administration tools/utilities/operation procedures

Assist in developing purge/archive criteria and procedures for historical application data

Proactively solve complex problems

Review, evaluate, design, implement and maintain company database[s]

Implement and review appropriate security guidelines/mechanisms

Implement database migrations and changes

Management of Azure database virtual machines

Troubleshoot application key selection, creation of appropriate indexes, and query needs

Ensure that databases are operational and functioning properly

Perform database maintenance functions

Move, rebuild, or change database objects as required in production

Develop and test database migration procedures

Manager Power BI Configuration

Assist in interviewing and training new hires and provide guidance to Junior Developers when required

Manage SQL Server Always On configurations

Provide on-call support to correct database issues or assist with other processes that require off-hours support

Educate users and maintains database documentation

Establish database procedures and standards; assists in database design

Writing PowerShell scripting

Design, develop, and optimize stored procedures, functions, and queries

Implement indexing strategies for performance improvement

Build and maintain SSIS packages for ETL workflows

Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge in:

General working knowledge of physical data models, technical architecture, system interfaces, etc.

Database Software: SQL Server 2000 - SQL Server 2022

Hardware installation and configuration (Azure)

SQL Server Clustering

Transact-SQL and stored procedure design

Database performance tuning and replication

Disaster recovery planning

Backup/recovery planning

SQL Server Always On groups

Power BI Configuration

Powershell scripting

A Bachelor's degree plus five or more years of experience in database administration, or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree, is required.

? Skills can be acquired by trouble shooting software and hardware issues in a generic computer environment. Logical prowess can be cultivated in basic mathematics training, puzzle solving, formal logic training.

Skills in:

Strong customer service skills

Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Analysis and problem solving for complex information and data collection systems

Intermediate to advanced skill in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Demonstrated ability to:

Balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks

Work collaboratively in teams and across organizations

Synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly

Build strong relationships inside and outside the organization

Develop and write technical documentation

Model and design relational databases

Install and support relational database management systems (RDMS)

Evaluate and test emerging technologies

Apply creative solutions to business problems to ensure business needs are most effectively

Develop PowerShell scripts for automation and administrative tasks

Configure and support Power BI datasets, gateways, and refresh schedules