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Senior Database Engineer

Parsippany, NJ · On-site

$106K - $144K/yr

Job Summary We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Database Engineer to work at the ... a Database Developer or DBA in an Agile environment. • 7+ years of Oracle Developer/DBA ...

Paga

Database Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Software Team Lead/Senior Database Engineer Location: Lagos, Nigeria Experience: 1 to 6 years of database engineering experience ABOUT PAGA Paga is on a mission to enable one billion Africans and ...

Exiger

Senior Database Administrator

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$52 - $71.50/hr

Senior Database Administrator Role Summary Exiger is the market leader in AI-native supply chain ... Mentor engineers and DBAs on scalable, cost-aware, compliance-ready data architecture. Technical ...

Paga

Database Engineer

Manhattan, NY

Software Team Lead/Senior Database Engineer Location: Lagos, Nigeria Experience: 1 to 6 years of database engineering experience ABOUT PAGA Paga is on a mission to enable one billion Africans and ...

Solix, Inc.

Sr Database Administrator

Parsippany, NJ · On-site

$149K/yr

Senior Database Administrator Duties: Provide technical leadership to migrate applications and ... MS or foreign equivalent in Computer Science or Engineering (any) or Information Systems or ...

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Sr. PL/SQL developer

Parsippany, NJ · On-site

Sr. PL/SQL deeloper JOB SUMMARY Database engineer who will sit at the intersection of traditional enterprise database engineering and the emerging Gen AI revolution - building next-generation, AI ...

Accord Technologies Inc.

Senior Database Architect

New York, NY · On-site

$73.50 - $98.50/hr

Senior Database Architect New York, NY (Need Onsite day 1, hybrid 3 days from office ) . Position ... Prior experience working in engineering roles focused on database and data integration. * Proven ...

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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 Edison, NJ is $58.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.27 and $69.66 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 Edison, NJ? The most popular types of Database Developer jobs in Edison, NJ are:
Infographic showing various Senior Database Developer job openings in Edison, NJ 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 $122,336 per year, or $58.8 per hour.

Senior Database Developer

Cantor Fitzgerald Securities

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
  • Interact with business stakeholders to provide solutions that address business data analytics requirements
  • Work with SQL and other database access tools and methods to meet business or technical needs
  • Design, implement, and support data-movement solutions across multiple platforms and data sources (database tables/views and external files) using custom code and ETL tools/frameworks
  • Conduct shell scripting and advanced SQL development
  • Identify opportunities to fine-tune and optimize SQL queries and views
  • Become proficient in the data model and data structures to efficiently respond to business queries and requests
  • Provide ongoing maintenance and support for database schemas and views
  • Conduct root-cause analysis and resolve production problems and data issues
  • Work within the defined software development lifecycle, following established change-control policies

Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience working on the design, implementation, and deployment of large, complex software projects.
  • High Level of expertise with Oracle Database, PL/SQL programming and ASE Sybase,.
  • Familiarity with Python, Perl or other shell scripting languages.
  • Advanced proficiency with SQL (e.g. complex views/joins, analytical functions, regular expressions, table partitioning, distributed transactions) and SQL Performance/Tuning
  • Advanced proficiency with Packages/Functions/Procedures programming and debugging.
  • Financial Industry Experience
  • Experience of working with large volumes of data
  • Good understanding of Database Architecture
  • Solid understanding of relational and dimensional data models
  • Experience with business intelligence reporting tools, data integration tools , and metadata repository processes and tools
  • Full Software Development Lifecycle, including requirements identification, design, and task estimation.
  • Ability to understand sophisticated mathematical and financial concepts
  • Experience working on financial data model and orders/trade Flows
  • Self-starter with proven ability and initiative to learn and research new concepts, ideas, and technologies quickly
  • Strong systems/process orientation with demonstrated analytical thinking, organization skills and problem solving skills
  • Ability to take responsibility and work independently in a high-pressure, time critical environment.

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