Database Engineer

Job overview

The Database Engineer role is hybrid in Irving, TX, or New Castle, DE. Compensation is $50–$57 per hour. The assignment runs through April 30, 2027. The engineer designs, administers, and improves database environments that support reliable data operations. The role combines PostgreSQL administration with database development, data modeling, and ETL, while collaborating with application, analytics, and infrastructure teams.

What you'll do

• Administer PostgreSQL databases, including configuration, monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• design schemas, tables, views, and database objects
• create and maintain data models
• analyze database structures and performance and implement improvements
• build and troubleshoot ETL processes
• support data quality, integrity, security, and availability
• collaborate with application, analytics, and infrastructure teams
• document designs and procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

database engineer

postgresql

database administration

database development

data modeling

etl

sql

mongodb

hybrid

irving tx

new castle de

$50–$57/hr

through 4/30/27

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Hybrid work is available in either Irving, TX, or New Castle, DE; PostgreSQL is the primary database platform, with MongoDB and legacy platforms also noted.

About the employer

Kaygen Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.