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Database Infrastructure Engineer (SQL Server / Azure) Hybrid role. Will work onsite in Downtown Atlanta and WFH. Long-term contract need. We're looking for a Database Infrastructure Engineer to own and optimize our core database environments. This role combines hands-on SQL Server administration with infrastructure automation — you'll design automated job scheduling, scripted maintenance workflows, and disaster recovery processes that keep mission-critical systems running at peak uptime. What You'll Do Manage and configure database infrastructure across Windows Server and Azure Cloud environments, including hardware/software provisioning and user permissions Build and maintain automated database jobs, ETL workflows, and maintenance routines using PowerShell and SSIS Monitor performance, tune queries, and manage indexing strategies to resolve bottlenecks proactively Maintain and test disaster recovery and high-availability strategies, including failover testing Provide on-call support for critical production systems Ensure compliance with data governance and applicable state data privacy regulations Partner with application development teams on environment configuration, IIS administration, and security best practices What You'll Need Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field Strong hands-on experience administering MS SQL Server, Windows Server, and Azure Advanced PowerShell and SSIS scripting ability Solid grasp of storage, network architecture, and cloud infrastructure concepts Strong troubleshooting skills under pressure for production incidents Nice to Have Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent SQL Server certification Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and .NET applications Experience with Power BI, Power Automate, or PowerApps Posted By: Maya Russo
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.