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Centstone

Database Developer

Minneapolis, MN · Remote

Remote (Local to Minnesota Preferred) Employment Type: Contract Required Experience: 10+ years of experience in Database Development We are seeking an experienced Database Developer to design ...

Expleo

Database Developer

Saint Paul, MN · On-site +1

$89 - $95/hr

Paul, MN) | Fully Remote Candidates Considered Employment Type: Full-Time or Contract-to-Hire Are you a seasoned Database Developer who enjoys solving complex data challenges, optimizing performance ...

Expleo

Database Developer

Saint Paul, MN · On-site +1

$89 - $95/hr

Paul, MN) | Fully Remote Candidates Considered Employment Type: Full-Time or Contract-to-Hire Are you a seasoned Database Developer who enjoys solving complex data challenges, optimizing performance ...

Space44

Engineer / Developer - Freelance (Remote)

Our unique approach ensures precise integration and high team performance in full-remote, nearshore ... You'll be among the first we reach out to when new freelance opportunities go live. Key ...

InstantServe LLC

Database Developer

Saint Paul, MN · On-site +1

St Paul, MN (Remote) Job Responsibilities: Tasks * Design and maintain various databases, including stored procedures, indexing, and data models. * Develop and optimize ETL pipelines and workflows ...

Space44

Engineer / Developer - Freelance (Remote)

Our unique approach ensures precise integration and high team performance in full-remote, nearshore ... You'll be among the first we reach out to when new freelance opportunities go live. Key ...

LMI

Database Developer

$110K - $180K/yr

As Database Developer at LMI, you will play a critical role in supporting federal systems through ... Remote

MariaDB plc

Remote Database Administrator Cloud

Tulsa, OK · Remote

$130K - $150K/yr

The Remote DBA team works with customers around the world. Each customer's deployments and ... Prior MariaDB, Percona, or MySQL support engineer experience * Previous experience working remotely

MariaDB plc

Remote Database Administrator Cloud

$130K - $150K/yr

The Remote DBA team works with customers around the world. Each customer's deployments and ... Prior MariaDB, Percona, or MySQL support engineer experience * Previous experience working remotely

Hathiant

Database Developer

Herndon, VA · Remote

Remote Job: Database Developer Schedule:Full-time Shift: Day Job Description AcisTek is seeking qualified professionals to support the Grants.gov Information Technology Services program for the U.S.

Hathiant

Database Developer

Herndon, VA · Remote

Remote Job: Database Developer Schedule: Full-time Shift: Day Job Description AcisTek is seeking qualified professionals to support the Grants.gov Information Technology Services program for the U.S.

United Airlines

Database Developer

Irving, TX · Remote

$53K - $122K/yr

Location This is a remote position. About the job you're considering Capgemini is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineer - Database Developer to join our outstanding ...

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How much do freelance remote database developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance remote database developer in the United States is $53.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.51 and $60.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Remote Database Developer vs Freelance Remote Data Analyst?

AspectFreelance Remote Database DeveloperFreelance Remote Data Analyst
Primary RoleDesigning, developing, and maintaining databasesAnalyzing data to generate insights and reports
Required SkillsSQL, database management, programmingData visualization, statistical analysis, SQL
Work EnvironmentRemote, client or project-basedRemote, client or project-based
Common IndustriesIT, finance, healthcareMarketing, finance, research

While both roles are often freelance and remote, a Freelance Remote Database Developer focuses on building and managing databases, whereas a Freelance Remote Data Analyst interprets data to provide actionable insights. Understanding these differences helps clients find the right expertise for their projects.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Remote Database Developer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $110,489 per year, or $53.1 per hour.
Database Developer

Database Developer

HighCloud Solutions

Saint Paul, MN • Remote

Contractor

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Title: Database Developer

Location: Saint Paul, MN (Remote)

Duration: 12 Months

Description of Project

The Minnesota Department of Information Technology Services (MNIT) partnering with the Department of Corrections, is seeking a Database Developer to assist in the design and maintenance of various databases, develop and optimize ETL pipelines and workflows, develop and optimize SQL scripts and stored procedures to support data conversion, validation, and ongoing processing needs. The Database Developer will develop stored procedures, views, SQL scripts, and other database components supporting transactional and reporting systems. The Database Developer will also execute large-scale data migrations, including cleansing, validation, and transformation across enterprise systems, build data ingestion and transformation workflows across raw, staging, curated, and analytics layers, maintain various reporting solutions using SSRS and Power BI, and Design and implement logical and physical data models (ERDs) for various applications. The Database Developer will also provide production support, including troubleshooting performance issues and on-call support and collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in Agile ceremonies, development activities, code reviews, and release cycles.

At a high level, the resource will develop, maintain, and optimize enterprise database solutions and will support data integration, conversion, migration, reporting, and database performance while ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of enterprise data. The resource will also provide production support and collaborate with cross-functional project teams throughout the system development lifecycle using Agile methodologies.

Tasks

  • Design and maintain various databases, including stored procedures, indexing, and data models.
  • Develop and optimize ETL pipelines and workflows using SSIS, Python, PySpark, and SQL Server.
  • Execute large-scale data migrations, including cleansing, validation, and transformation across enterprise systems.
  • Develop and optimize SQL scripts and stored procedures to support data conversion, validation, and ongoing processing needs.
  • Build data ingestion and transformation workflows across raw, staging, curated, and analytics layers.
  • Build and maintain various reporting solutions using SSRS and PowerBI.
  • Design and implement logical and physical data models (ERDs) for various applications.
  • Develop stored procedures, views, SQL scripts, and other database components supporting transactional and reporting systems.
  • Provide production support, including troubleshooting performance issues and on-call support when needed.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in Agile ceremonies, development activities, code reviews, and release cycles.
  • Provide knowledge transfer.

Desired Skills

  • 10+ years of experience in database development or data engineering.
  • Expertise in SQL Server, T-SQL and performance tuning.
  • Experience with ETL tools (SSIS), Python, or PySpark.
  • Strong background in data modeling and data integration.
  • Experience with reporting tools (SSRS, PowerBI).
  • Working knowledge of DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, or Jenkins.
  • Experience supporting critical applications in financial, government, or legal industries.