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Cloud Database Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Stefanini is looking for a GCP Database Engineer(Dearborn, MI) For quick apply, please reach out to Adil Khan at 248-728- 6424/ adil.khan@stefanini.com We are seeking a Senior Cloud Database Engineer ...

Database Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

The Database Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the performance, scalability, and ... Administer, maintain, and optimize both on-premises and cloud-based database environments to ensure ...

Stefanini is looking for a GCP Database Engineer(Dearborn, MI) For quick apply, please reach out to Adil Khan at 248-728- 6424/ adil.khan@stefanini.com We are seeking a Senior Cloud Database Engineer ...

GCP Data Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$61 - $66/hr

Stefanini is looking for a GCP Database Engineer(Dearborn, MI) For quick apply, please reach out to Adil Khan at 248-728- 6424/ adil.khan@stefanini.com We are seeking a Senior Cloud Database Engineer ...

Database Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

The Database Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the performance, scalability, and ... Administer, maintain, and optimize both on-premises and cloud-based database environments to ensure ...

Database Engineer

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$110K - $120K/yr

The Database Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the performance, scalability, and ... Administer, maintain, and optimize both on-premises and cloud-based database environments to ensure ...

Stefanini is looking for a GCP Database Engineer(Dearborn, MI) For quick apply, please reach out to Adil Khan at 248-728- 6424/ adil.khan@stefanini.com We are seeking a Senior Cloud Database Engineer ...

Cloud Database Infrastructure Engineer

OR · Remote

$55.75 - $74.50/hr

... cloud environment. We seek exceptional software engineers to develop and maintain the infrastructure to transform ClickHouse into a fully functional serverless database solution. Collaborating ...

Team is currently looking for WS Cloud DBA with experience doing DevOps. Cloud Database RDS 2-3 years of experience with AWS Databases * Experience in migrating data from on-prem to RDS and 53 ...

Senior Database Engineer

Westlake, TX · On-site

$101K - $138K/yr

Hands on working knowledge of Cloud Databases especially Azure Managed Databases such as Postgres * Bonus points for experience with Cloud Database management and configurations in the areas of Cloud ...

Datadog * CI/CD and DevOps tools: * GitLab Technical Expertise * Database administration and cloud database operations * Performance monitoring and optimization * Backup and disaster recovery ...

... Cloud SQL, or AWS RDS/Aurora) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Pulumi) • Clear communication across audiences--you can present a database architecture decision to the VP of Engineering and ...

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How much do cloud database engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for cloud database engineer in the United States is $122,112.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $99,500.00 and $140,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Cloud Database Engineer job?

A Cloud Database Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing databases that run on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. They ensure database availability, security, and performance while optimizing cloud resource usage. Their role includes data migration, backup and recovery, automation, and integrating databases with cloud-native services. They also collaborate with developers and DevOps teams to streamline database operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Cloud Database Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cloud Database Engineer, you need a robust understanding of database design, deployment, and management within cloud environments, often demonstrated by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases, and certifications such as AWS Certified Database - Specialty are highly valued. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and a collaborative mindset are key soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure you can build secure, scalable, and efficient cloud database solutions while working seamlessly within multidisciplinary teams.

What are some typical challenges faced by Cloud Database Engineers and how are they addressed?

Cloud Database Engineers often encounter challenges related to ensuring data security, optimizing performance, and managing database scalability in dynamic cloud environments. Staying up-to-date with evolving cloud technologies and implementing best practices for backup, disaster recovery, and compliance is critical. Collaboration with development and DevOps teams is common to fine-tune database performance and support application needs. Most organizations provide ongoing training and encourage the use of up-to-date monitoring tools to help engineers proactively address these challenges. This makes the role dynamic and offers opportunities to constantly learn and apply new solutions.

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Infographic showing various Cloud Database Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,112 per year, or $58.7 per hour.
GCP Data Engineer

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Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Stefanini Group is hiring!

Stefanini is looking for a GCP Database Engineer(Dearborn, MI)

For quick apply, please reach out to Adil Khan at 248-728- 6424/ adil.khan@stefanini.com

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Database Engineer to join our Platform Engineering team. This role focuses on defining strategy, architecture, and standardized 'golden paths' for cloud databases and the AI journey on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You will act as a technical leader, shaping the vision and roadmap for our database platform, with a key focus on embedding AI/GenAI capabilities (e.g., Gemini Enterprise, Model Context Protocol, Dataplex, and Knowledge Catalog) into how engineering teams design, build, secure, and operate intelligent data systems at scale.


Responsibilities

  • Lead adoption of Gemini Enterprise for query generation, debugging, and schema optimization.
  • Define patterns for integrating Model Context Protocol (MCP) with databases for contextual AI interactions.
  • Identify and implement AI-driven automation across the database lifecycle, including capacity planning, anomaly detection, and self-tuning.
  • Partner with AI/ML teams to integrate ML, statistical models, and GenAI into data platform strategies.
  • Build intelligent agents on database AI frameworks to improve fault detection and reduce OLTP costs.
  • Establish enterprise standards for metadata, including tagging, classification, lineage, and discoverability.
  • Promote well-documented, discoverable datasets.
  • Align with GDPR and HIPAA frameworks; manage GCP IAM, service accounts, role bindings, and encryption.
  • Apply reliability practices to ensure availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery.
  • Lead query optimization, indexing strategies, and troubleshooting across distributed systems.
  • Enable secure CI/CD pipelines for database code and configurations.
  • Establish scalable, secure, self-service database architectures on GCP.
  • Build and maintain Terraform templates for automated provisioning and lifecycle management.
  • Architect across SQL (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, AlloyDB, Spanner) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Firestore, Bigtable, Memorystore, Neo4j) with Cloud Functions and Cloud Run.
  • Develop complex data models and reliable ETL pipelines integrating multiple data sources.
  • Advise engineering, data, and AI teams on best practices.
  • Foster an AI-assisted, platform-first culture and mentor engineers.

Skills Required

  • GCP

Skills Preferred

  • Artificial Intelligence & Expert Systems

 

Experience Required

  • 6+ years of experience in IT; 4+ years in development.
  • 5+ years in database engineering with a focus on GCP AI enablement.
  • Experience with Gemini Enterprise and understanding of MCP or equivalent patterns.
  • Hands-on experience with GCP databases including Cloud SQL, AlloyDB, Spanner, Firestore, Memorystore, MongoDB, and BigQuery.
  • Knowledge of GCP IAM, encryption, and CI/CD practices.
  • Experience building Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs).
  • GCP Professional Cloud Database Engineer or Data Engineer.
  • Proficiency in Terraform and programming (Python/Java).
  • Experience with Kubernetes (GKE) and database operators.
  • Understanding of statistical analysis, data modeling, and ML libraries.
    Education Required
  • Bachelor's Degree

Education Preferred
Certfication Program

**Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market. Also, some positions may include bonuses or other incentives***

Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We will also speak with you about the process, including interviews and job offers.

About Stefanini Group

The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore and near shore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than four hundred clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting company with a global presence. We are a CMM Level 5 company.


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