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Remote Cloud Database Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Inspira Financial

Cloud Engineer (Remote)

Oak Brook, IL · On-site +1

$56.25 - $75.25/hr

The Cloud Engineer will report to the Cloud Engineering Manager in the Technology Department. This ... databases. The CE will interface closely with the development teams, and client service teams to ...

Kemper

Senior Data Engineer

Downers Grove, IL · Remote

$105K - $143K/yr

... PA, Remote-RI, Remote-VA, St. Louis, Missouri Details Kemper is one of the nation's leading ... This role requires deep technicalexpertisewith Snowflake,Core AWS Services, cloud-based ...

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Kemper

Senior Data Engineer

Chicago, IL · Remote

$109K - $148K/yr

... PA, Remote-RI, Remote-VA, St. Louis, Missouri Details Kemper is one of the nation's leading ... This role requires deep technicalexpertisewith Snowflake,Core AWS Services, cloud-based ...

Benchmark Solutions LLC

Senior Data Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$109K - $148K/yr

... database, and the only research-driven, evidence-based early intervention system available in ... We're also the only provider of a fully integrated, cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS ...

Addison Group

Cloud Security Engineer

Chicago, IL · Remote

$57 - $76.25/hr

Cloud Security Engineer Remote/Onsite : 100% Remote Required Tech/Experience (Manager won't consider candidates without the following): * Hands-on experience with AWS security tools (GuardDuty ...

Addison Group

Cloud Security Engineer

Chicago, IL · Remote

$57 - $76.25/hr

Cloud Security Engineer Remote/Onsite : 100% Remote Required Tech/Experience (Manager won't consider candidates without the following): * Hands-on experience with AWS security tools (GuardDuty ...

The Rockridge Group

Cloud Engineer

Chicago, IL · Remote

$57.50 - $76.75/hr

Cloud Engineer Duration: 6 months Location: Remote, POST COVID Chicago, IL DETAILS: * Looking for a Terraform Guru. * Project based work in Microsoft Azure. Should be proficient in Azure , CI/CD ...

Crash Champions

Senior Data Engineer - Remote

Westmont, IL · Remote

$106K - $144K/yr

Responsibilities Crash Champions is seeking a Senior Database Engineer to join our IT Data ... Files, On-Prem, Cloud, APIs, RESTful API calls within SSIS/ETL , and many more * Demonstrate ...

HirexHire

AI Cloud Engineer

Elk Grove Village, IL · Remote

$55 - $73.50/hr

Chicago, IL (Remote) Industry: E-Commerce Company Size: What They Do: Our client offers a powerful ... THE ROLE Our client is seeking an AI Cloud Engineer to help modernize and scale cloud ...

HirexHire

AI Cloud Engineer

Elk Grove Village, IL · Remote

$55 - $73.50/hr

Chicago, IL (Remote) Industry: E-Commerce Company Size: What They Do: Our client offers a powerful ... THE ROLE Our client is seeking an AI Cloud Engineer to help modernize and scale cloud ...

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How much do remote cloud database engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote cloud database engineer in Chicago, IL is $125,793.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,500.00 and $144,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Remote Cloud Database Engineers?

Remote Cloud Database Engineers are IT professionals who design, implement, manage, and optimize cloud-based databases while working from a remote location. They are responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of databases hosted on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Their work involves database architecture design, data migration, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and troubleshooting. These engineers collaborate with development and operations teams to support applications and services that rely on cloud databases.

What are some common challenges Remote Cloud Database Engineers face when managing distributed database systems?

Remote Cloud Database Engineers often encounter challenges related to ensuring optimal performance, security, and data consistency across distributed environments. Working remotely adds complexity, as it requires effective communication with cross-functional teams and proactive monitoring to quickly address issues. Additionally, keeping up with evolving cloud technologies and best practices is essential for maintaining seamless operations and minimizing downtime. Building strong collaboration habits and leveraging automation tools can help overcome these challenges and contribute to a robust database infrastructure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Cloud Database Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Cloud Database Engineer, you need expertise in database design, management, and optimization, typically backed by a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with major cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), automation tools, and certifications like AWS Certified Database – Specialty are highly valuable. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and self-motivation are essential soft skills for remote collaboration and troubleshooting. These capabilities ensure reliable, scalable, and secure database solutions in dynamic cloud environments.
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Remote Cloud Data Migration Engineer

Remote Cloud Data Migration Engineer

3B Staffing LLC

West Chicago, IL • Remote

$117K - $140K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Overview Looking for a Data / Persistence Modernization Engineer to join our client's cloud modernization initiative. This senior-level consultant will assess stateful application services, data platforms, caching technologies, search solutions, analytics stores, and data-migration patterns associated with both recurring modernization efforts and newly acquired environments. The engineer will determine whether material data dependencies can be migrated directly, bridged temporarily, retained through a controlled exception, replaced with a target-platform service, or require application data-layer refactoring. This role combines architecture assessment, hands-on technical validation, migration planning, risk analysis, and engineering-effort estimation. What You Bring to the Role. (Ideal Experience)
  • Senior-level experience modernizing application data layers and distributed persistence architectures.
  • Deep experience with NoSQL and document-oriented platforms, including:
    • Amazon DynamoDB
    • Amazon DocumentDB
    • MongoDB and MongoDB Atlas
  • Working knowledge of:
    • PostgreSQL and PostgreSQL-based managed services
    • Amazon RDS
    • Google AlloyDB
    • Redis and Amazon ElastiCache
    • OpenSearch
    • Snowflake
    • Amazon Redshift
  • Strong understanding of data-access patterns, schema design, indexing, and partitioning strategies.
  • Experience evaluating consistency models, transaction semantics, and data-model coupling.
  • Knowledge of cache-versus-state classification and the operational implications of each.
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Change Data Capture
    • Data backfills
    • Dual-write patterns
    • Shadow reads
    • Data reconciliation
    • Tenant isolation
    • Data cutover and rollback strategies
  • Ability to assess application changes required when a managed cloud service cannot be directly reproduced on the target platform.
  • Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce concise, actionable engineering assessments.
  • Experience estimating technical complexity, platform dependencies, migration risks, and future engineering effort.
What You'll Do. (Skills Used in this Position)
  • Assess recurring and acquisition-specific risks related to stateful application services and data platforms.
  • Analyze data models, schemas, indexes, partitions, access patterns, consistency requirements, and transaction behavior.
  • Evaluate dependencies involving databases, caches, search platforms, analytics stores, and managed cloud data services.
  • Determine whether each dependency is:
    • Portable to the target environment
    • Suitable for temporary bridging
    • Eligible for a controlled exception
    • A candidate for replacement
    • Likely to require application refactoring
  • Evaluate dual-running, reconciliation, backfill, and rollback options.
  • Identify required target-platform services, configurations, and technical prerequisites.
  • Perform bounded, non-production technical validation when additional evidence is needed.
  • Assess tenant isolation, data security, migration sequencing, and service availability risks.
  • Estimate the application, platform, data, testing, and operational effort associated with each migration path.
  • Produce concise Engineering Assessment Inputs documenting:
    • Data-model coupling
    • Access-pattern findings
    • Migration options
    • Platform dependencies
    • Cutover and rollback feasibility
    • Key risks and constraints
    • Likely future engineering effort
  • Partner with application teams, cloud platform teams, architects, security stakeholders, and data owners throughout the assessment process.

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