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Trimont

Senior Director, Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$150 - $210/hr

As a Senior Director, Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and ... Configure and manage databases, warehouses, lakes, and distributed frameworks. * Monitor ...

Trimont LLC

Senior Director, Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$101K - $138K/yr

As a Senior Director, Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and ... Configure and manage databases, warehouses, lakes, and distributed frameworks. * Monitor ...

Trimont LLC

Senior Director, Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$170 - $210/hr

As a Senior Director, Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and ... Configure and manage databases, warehouses, lakes, and distributed frameworks. * Monitor ...

Collabera

Senior SQL Database Developer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Company Description One of our direct clients is looking for a Network Engineering professional to ... Optimize database code by analyzing query execution plans * Research new ways to improve existing ...

KPMG

Senior Manager, Ignition - Tax Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$101K - $138K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead and direct cross-functional teams (data engineers, tax technologists, system owners) in ... databases, ERP/ledger, and document management systems * Oversee and review technical documentation ...

Coca-Cola

Senior Director, Data Engineering

Atlanta, GA

$101K - $138K/yr

Champion modern data engineering principles and a systems-thinking approach across multiple teams, ensuring architectural integrity and alignment with CocaCola's Enterprise Data Engineering strategy.

Dennis Group Inc

Controls Engineer II

Duluth, GA

$76K - $99K/yr

Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor. Required ... Database programming skills a plus * Proficiency with MS Office and AutoCAD Required * This role is ...

Dennis Group

Controls Engineer II

Duluth, GA · On-site

$76K - $99K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... when directed by supervisor. Required Education Skills and Experience Degree in Electrical ... Database programming skills a plus 4-7 years of experience with Design and implement process ...

Deloitte

Senior Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid

$101K - $138K/yr

Communicate regularly with Engagement Managers (Directors), project team members, and ... Define and enforce data engineering standards - naming conventions, partitioning strategies ...

Deloitte

Senior Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$101K - $138K/yr

Communicate regularly with Engagement Managers (Directors), project team members, and ... Define and enforce data engineering standards - naming conventions, partitioning strategies ...

Dennis Group

Controls Engineer II

Duluth, GA · On-site

$76K - $99K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor. Required ... Database programming skills a plus * Proficiency with MS Office and AutoCAD Required * This role is ...

M3

Senior Data Engineer

Lawrenceville, GA · On-site

$97K - $132K/yr

The Lead Data Engineer plays a foundational role in designing and implementing this platform on ... Design, implement, and evolve M3's cloud-native data platform architecture through direct, hands-on ...

M3

Senior Data Engineer

Lawrenceville, GA

$97K - $132K/yr

The Lead Data Engineer plays a foundational role in designing and implementing this platform on ... Design, implement, and evolve M3's cloud-native data platform architecture through direct, hands-on ...

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How much do director database engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for director database engineer in Atlanta, GA is $117,430.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $95,700.00 and $134,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Database Engineer vs Database Architect?

AspectDirector Database EngineerDatabase Architect
CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, SQL certificationsBachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, SQL certifications
Work EnvironmentLeads database teams, manages projects, oversees implementationDesigns database systems, develops architecture, plans data models
Industry UsageUsed in large organizations, tech companies, financeUsed in enterprise systems, software development, data-driven companies

The main difference is that the Director Database Engineer focuses on leading database teams and managing projects, while the Database Architect specializes in designing and planning database systems. Both roles require similar technical credentials and are integral in data management but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What are the most commonly searched types of Database Engineer jobs in Atlanta, GA?

The most popular types of Database Engineer jobs in Atlanta, GA are:

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Database Infrastructure Engineer

nLeague Services

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Other

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Job ID: 807751
Database Infrastructure Engineer
Client: State of Georgia  - GA DBHDD 
Location: Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Duration: 12+ Months
Selected candidate must be available to report onsite as directed by the client
 
**MUST BE LOCAL TO METRO ATLANTA**
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Database Infrastructure engineer to design, maintain, and optimize our core database environments. In this role, you will be the guardian of our data ecosystem, focusing heavily on automation, scheduling management, and infrastructure scaling. You will leverage scripting languages to automate routine maintenance, monitor system health, and orchestrate complex database jobs to ensure maximum uptime and peak performance.
Core Responsibilities
  • Infrastructure Management: Design, configure, provision, and manage hardware and software configurations (Azure Cloud services and Windows Servers).  Ensure compliance with data governance and State data privacy regulations and manage user permissions.
  • Automated Job Management: Design, implement, and monitor automated database jobs, maintenance tasks, and ETL workflows.
  • Scripting & Automation: Write and maintain robust scripts (SSIS, PowerShell, etc.) to automate routine DBA tasks, deployments, backups, and health checks.
  • Performance Tuning: Proactively monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, optimize queries, and manage indexing strategies. Ability to resolve hardware, software and network issues.
·        High Availability & DR: Maintain and test robust disaster recovery (DR) strategies, and failover testing. Provide 24/7 support for mission-critical systems as needed.
·        Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams: Support application development and data integration through application environment configuration, IIS administration, and implementation of security and performance best practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications
·        Education: A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
  • Database Platforms: Strong expertise in managing enterprise systems (e.g., MS SQL Server, Windows Server, and Azure Cloud environment).
  • Scripting Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of scripting languages like PowerShell and SSIS for automation.
  • Infrastructure Concept: Solid understanding of storage systems, network architecture, and cloud infrastructure (i.e. Azure).
  • Problem Solving: Excellent troubleshooting skills under pressure for critical production incidents.
  • Certifications in relevant database technologies (e.g., Azure Database Administrator).
  • Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Microsoft SQL Server
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps processes and .NET applications.
  • Experience with PowerApps, Power BI Services, Power Automate.
 
 

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