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Stem Xpert

Database devops engineer

Seattle, WA

Database DevOps Engineer Job Location: Seattle, WA Duration: 12+ Months Contract + Extension Interview: Phone+F2F (Or Direct FTF) interview.....Skype will be option only for Non-Local Candidates ...

Seekr

Senior DevOps Engineer

Austin, TX

$128K - $165K/yr

We are looking for talented Platform/DevOps engineer with deep expertise in Kubernetes, Database technologies, Terraform, and Ansible to help scale Seekr's AI platform across on-premises, cloud, and ...

Dell

Postgres Database Engineer

Round Rock, TX · On-site

What you'll achieveAs a Postgres Database Engineer, you will architect Dell's global PostgreSQL platform strategy and build the autonomous tooling that enables self-healing database operations across ...

AnyDesk

DevOps Engineer

Tampa, FL · Hybrid

$49.75 - $68.25/hr

... Engineer to join our team. In this role, you'll help design, build, and maintain scalable and ... Background in database operations and reliability for relational databases beyond day-to-day ...

Dell Careers

Postgres Database Engineer

Round Rock, TX · On-site

What you'll achieveAs a Postgres Database Engineer, you will architect Dell's global PostgreSQL platform strategy and build the autonomous tooling that enables self-healing database operations across ...

Dell Careers

Postgres Database Engineer

Round Rock, TX · On-site

What you'll achieveAs a Postgres Database Engineer, you will architect Dell's global PostgreSQL platform strategy and build the autonomous tooling that enables self-healing database operations across ...

Dell Careers

Postgres Database Engineer

Round Rock, TX · On-site

What you'll achieveAs a Postgres Database Engineer, you will architect Dell's global PostgreSQL platform strategy and build the autonomous tooling that enables self-healing database operations across ...

NAVA Software Solutions

Sybase DBA

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

... other engineering and operations group members within the IT organization, as well as with application and business development teams. Responsibilities * Provide database administration and ...

CGI

DevOPs Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$50.75 - $69.50/hr

... Engineer Position Description CGI is seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to design ... database operations, and monitoring of token usage, latency, and inference cost. . Working ...

CGI Inc.

DevOPs Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$50.50 - $69.25/hr

... Engineer Category: Software Development/ Engineering Main location: United States, Texas, Plano ... database operations, and monitoring of token usage, latency, and inference cost. . Working ...

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How much do database operations engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for database operations 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 the difference between Database Operations Engineer vs Database Administrator?

AspectDatabase Operations EngineerDatabase Administrator
Primary FocusManaging database performance, automation, and infrastructureMaintaining database integrity, security, and backups
Skills & CertificationsSQL, scripting, cloud platforms, automation toolsSQL, database management, security certifications
Work EnvironmentDevOps teams, cloud environments, automation pipelinesIT teams, on-premises or cloud database systems
Common TasksOptimizing performance, automating deployment, monitoringData backup, user access, security patches

While both roles involve working with databases, the Database Operations Engineer primarily focuses on automation, performance, and infrastructure management, often within DevOps or cloud environments. The Database Administrator concentrates on data integrity, security, and daily database maintenance. Understanding these differences helps organizations assign the right responsibilities and professionals for their database needs.

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Infographic showing various Database Operations Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Contract. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,112 per year, or $58.7 per hour.

PostgreSQL Database DevOps Engineer

Richmond, VA • On-site

Pennant Solutions Group
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 10 employees
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$52.25 - $71.50/hr

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Posted 10 days ago

Job description

PostgreSQL Database DevOps Engineer

Location: Remote (Must be able to work EST)
Duration:DIRECT HIRE(must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship)

We are seeking a PostgreSQL Database DevOps Engineer with strong experience in database CI/CD, PostgreSQL administration, and deployment automation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise supporting highly available PostgreSQL environments and implementing automated database deployment processes in enterprise environments.

Responsibilities:
  • Design, build, and maintain database CI/CD pipelines for PostgreSQL and SQL Server database environments.
  • Automate database deployments, schema migrations, and release management using tools such as Jenkins, Flyway, Redgate, or similar technologies.
  • Administer and support PostgreSQL databases in production environments.
  • Manage database backup and recovery strategies to ensure data protection and business continuity.
  • Configure and maintain PostgreSQL clustering, replication, failover, and high-availability solutions.
  • Support database scalability, performance tuning, monitoring, and capacity planning initiatives.
  • Analyze and optimize SQL queries to improve application and database performance.
  • Collaborate with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to implement database best practices and automation.
  • Support cloud-hosted database environments, preferably within Microsoft Azure.
Required Qualifications:
  • Strong experience implementing Database CI/CD processes and deployment automation.
  • Hands-on PostgreSQL database administration experience.
  • Experience with Jenkins, Flyway, Redgate, or similar database DevOps tools.
  • Expertise with PostgreSQL backup/recovery, clustering, replication, failover, and scaling.
  • Experience supporting relational database environments, including PostgreSQL and/or Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud platforms and database services.
  • SQL query optimization and database performance tuning experience.
  • Experience supporting both PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server environments.
  • Experience with database monitoring and observability tools.
Nice to Have:
  • Experience running PostgreSQL in Kubernetes or containerized environments.
  • Experience with cloud-native database deployments and Kubernetes operators.
Keywords:

PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Database CI/CD, Jenkins, Flyway, Redgate, Azure, Database Automation, DevOps, SQL Performance Tuning, Replication, Clustering, Failover, High Availability, Kubernetes.

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