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Senior Database Developer Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Senior DATABASE ARCHITECT

Chanhassen, MN

$68.50 - $91.50/hr

Title: Senior DATABASE ARCHITECT Location : Chanhassen, MN Duration : 3 plus months Need only ... developer provided data requirements, including creating tables, indexes, views, triggers and ...

Senior Azure Database Engineer

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$107K - $145K/yr

Our direct client is looking for two Senior Azure Database Engineer, local to MN will be preferred, Please send me resume, rate and contact details.This position will participate in the analysis ...

Senior Database Administrator

Hopkins, MN · On-site

$119K - $140K/yr

Supervises and develops multi-platform converged enterprise engineering solutions targeted to meet ... Hands-on experience of administering(DBA) with any one or more NoSQL Databases like MongoDB ...

Senior Database Administrator

Hopkins, MN · On-site

$119K - $140K/yr

Supervises and develops multi-platform converged enterprise engineering solutions targeted to meet ... Hands-on experience of administering(DBA) with any one or more NoSQL Databases like MongoDB ...

Senior Data Engineer

Eden Prairie, MN · Hybrid

$108K - $146K/yr

As a Senior Data Engineer on the UHC Core Data KTLO team, you will join our dynamic technology ... Apply and promote data warehousing, data modeling, and database design best practices * Collaborate ...

Senior Data Engineer

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site

$108K - $146K/yr

As a Senior Data Engineer on the UHC Core Data KTLO team, you will join our dynamic technology ... Apply and promote data warehousing, data modeling, and database design best practices * Collaborate ...

... Engineer - Senior Associate, you will focus on designing and building data infrastructure and ... and database management skills to optimize data solutions - Leveraging Apache Airflow and Apache ...

Senior Data Engineer

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site

$91K - $163K/yr

Experience with relational and non-relational databases * Experience working on Agile/Scrum ... Exposure to DevOps methodology * Proficiency in SQL, including window functions and advanced ...

Senior Data Engineer

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site

$91K - $163K/yr

Experience with relational and non-relational databases * Experience working on Agile/Scrum ... Exposure to DevOps methodology * Proficiency in SQL, including window functions and advanced ...

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How much do senior database developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior database developer in Minnesota is $55.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45.67 and $65.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Database Developer vs Database Administrator?

AspectSenior Database DeveloperDatabase Administrator
Primary FocusDesigning, developing, and optimizing database systems and queriesMaintaining, securing, and backing up databases
Required SkillsSQL, database design, performance tuning, codingDatabase management, security protocols, troubleshooting
Work EnvironmentDevelopment teams, project-based tasksOperational environment, system monitoring
CertificationsOracle, Microsoft SQL Server certificationsOracle Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator

While both roles require strong SQL and database knowledge, Senior Database Developers focus on creating and optimizing database solutions, whereas Database Administrators handle the ongoing maintenance, security, and performance of databases. Understanding these differences helps employers and professionals align skills with job responsibilities.

What are the most commonly searched types of Database Developer jobs in Minnesota? The most popular types of Database Developer jobs in Minnesota are:
Infographic showing various Senior Database Developer job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,738 per year, or $55.6 per hour.

Senior Database Developer (Remote)

Syscom, Inc.

Saint Paul, MN • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Looking for your next enterprise-level database challenge? If you're a seasoned database professional with 10+ years of experience, we'd love to hear from you.
SYSCOM is seeking an experienced Senior Database Developer to join a large-scale modernization initiative supporting a major public sector organization. You'll work with complex enterprise databases, data integration, ETL pipelines, and reporting solutions in a fully remote environment. This one-year consulting opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while collaborating with a highly skilled technical team. Extensions may be possible based on project needs.
As a Senior Database Developer, you will design, develop, and maintain enterprise database solutions while supporting complex data integration, migration, reporting, and performance optimization initiatives for our client. 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.
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.
Job Duties and Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
  • 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.
Minimum Qualifications - Must Meet All
  • 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.

Work Location: The work is expected to be done remotely.
Duration: One (1) year contract with extensions possible.
SYSCOM, Inc. provides specialized information technology resources that possess the requisite skills and capabilities to deliver enterprise level solutions that help our client's achieve their objectives. At SYSCOM, we have a proven process that brings the best and brightest resources into our organization. Our teammates have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as coordination and organization skills. The objective of our approach is to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, SYSCOM, Inc. is a US-based company whose mission is to create and deliver the right technology solutions, by teaming with our customers to understand their business needs and empower them to achieve their goals. Since 1982, SYSCOM, Inc. has been providing enterprise-wide solutions for a variety of private and public sector clients.
SYSCOM, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.