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Short Scoop: Our client is looking for a Database Engineer to become the backbone of their data infrastructure. This role blends hands-on database administration with real SQL and PL/SQL development, giving you ownership over the health, performance, and security of PostgreSQL and Oracle databases that power mission-critical systems relied on every day. You'll work closely with the software development team, helping shape how data is modeled, stored, secured, and optimized for the long haul, all while playing a direct role in keeping essential systems running smoothly. Location: Woodridge, IL Status: Hybrid – 3 onsite, 2 WFH after onboarding period Why You Should Apply Not everyone can say they are working with an outstanding company – we can because our client is. People make their business go and the owners recognize that! Strong leaders understand employees who love their job and environment are productive and HAPPY. 100% employer-paid medical coverage for you and your family (So cool on the wallet!) Retirement contributions of up to 15% of gross salary toward a pension plan Generous paid time off, holidays, and personal days Hybrid schedule, with the flexibility of two remote days each week after onboarding period Compensation range: $105,000 - $115,000 What You’ll Be Doing Administer, maintain, and monitor PostgreSQL and Oracle databases to ensure performance, security, and reliability Write, optimize, and troubleshoot complex SQL and PL/SQL queries and stored procedures Support data modeling, schema design, and integration with backend systems Manage database backups, replication, and disaster recovery planning Participate in database tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization Automate routine tasks and support process improvements through scripting About You Be able to do the job as described. Degreed Comfortable working in Linux-based environments and using command-line tools Experience with EnterpriseDB (EDB) tools or EDB Failover Manager is a plus Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder, and this role requires successful completion of a background check and drug test How To Apply: We’d love to see your resume, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. It is as easy as one, two, three! Send an email directly to me, teambradley123 (at) gmail (dot) com and tell me why you’re interested. Message me here on LinkedIn. If you do have your resume ready to go, apply now on this site. Setting Expectations We’d love to help every single person who is interested and applies to this role. Unfortunately, too many people apply who don’t appear capable of doing the job. We apologize in advance, but we will not be able to respond directly to all submissions. Sponsorship is not an option for this role. This client is an Equal Opportunity Employer This is NOT A REMOTE ROLE! TBI Id No: 26-15026, Database Engineer / PostgreSQL & Oracle Database Administrator
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.