Entry Level Database Engineer Jobs
New grad database engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Cvent, Google, and Amazon Web Services hiring at this level now.
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Orion Innovation is a premier, award-winning, global business and technology services firm. Orion delivers game-changing business transformation and product development rooted in digital strategy, experience design, and engineering, with a unique combination of agility, scale, and maturity. We work with a wide range of clients across many industries including financial services, professional services, telecommunications and media, consumer products, automotive, industrial automation, professional sports and entertainment, life sciences, ecommerce, and education.
We are seeking a Senior Database Developer to design, develop, optimize, and manage database solutions for a cloud native application deployed on Microsoft Azure. This role requires deep expertise in Azure SQL / SQL Server, strong ownership of database design and performance, and hands on involvement in CI/CD driven database deployments using PowerShell.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain Azure SQL / SQL Server databases to support enterprise grade applications
- Develop and optimize T SQL, stored procedures, functions, views, and indexes
- Ensure database performance, scalability, availability, and data integrity
- Partner closely with application developers to support backend and full stack features
- Implement and manage database deployments using PowerShell and automated release pipelines
- Support CI/CD workflows using Azure DevOps and GitHub
- Perform schema versioning, migration, partitioning, and release coordination across environments
- Troubleshoot production issues and perform performance tuning and root cause analysis
- Enforce database security, access controls, and best practices
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong experience as a Senior Database Developer or equivalent role
- Advanced expertise in SQL Server / Azure SQL
- Strong T SQL development skills (stored procedures, indexing, query optimization)
- Experience with Azure hosted databases and cloud based architectures
- Hands on experience with PowerShell for database deployment and automation
- Experience working with Azure DevOps pipelines and GitHub for version control
- Solid understanding of database design principles and data modeling
- Experience supporting applications built on .NET / C# (backend integration)
Nice to Have
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep, ARM, or Terraform
- Experience with database monitoring, performance diagnostics, and tuning in Azure
- Familiarity with security, auditing, and compliance requirements
- Experience in Agile/Scrum delivery environments
Work Style
- Individual contributor role with strong ownership of database architecture and delivery
- Collaborative mindset, working closely with full stack, backend, and DevOps teams
Orion is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Orion Systems Integrators, LLC and its subsidiaries and its affiliates (collectively, "Orion," "we" or "us") are committed to protecting your privacy. This Candidate Privacy Policy (orioninc.com) ("Notice") explains:
- What information we collect during our application and recruitment process and why we collect it;
- How we handle that information; and
- How to access and update that information.
Your use of Orion services is governed by any applicable terms in this notice and our general Privacy Policy.
Orion Innovation is a premier, award-winning, global business and technology services firm. Orion delivers game-changing business transformation and product development rooted in digital strategy, experience design, and engineering, with a unique combination of agility, scale, and maturity. We work with a wide range of clients across many industries including financial services, professional services, telecommunications and media, consumer products, automotive, industrial automation, professional sports and entertainment, life sciences, ecommerce, and education.
We are seeking a Senior Database Developer to design, develop, optimize, and manage database solutions for a cloud native application deployed on Microsoft Azure. This role requires deep expertise in Azure SQL / SQL Server, strong ownership of database design and performance, and hands on involvement in CI/CD driven database deployments using PowerShell.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain Azure SQL / SQL Server databases to support enterprise grade applications
- Develop and optimize T SQL, stored procedures, functions, views, and indexes
- Ensure database performance, scalability, availability, and data integrity
- Partner closely with application developers to support backend and full stack features
- Implement and manage database deployments using PowerShell and automated release pipelines
- Support CI/CD workflows using Azure DevOps and GitHub
- Perform schema versioning, migration, partitioning, and release coordination across environments
- Troubleshoot production issues and perform performance tuning and root cause analysis
- Enforce database security, access controls, and best practices
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong experience as a Senior Database Developer or equivalent role
- Advanced expertise in SQL Server / Azure SQL
- Strong T SQL development skills (stored procedures, indexing, query optimization)
- Experience with Azure hosted databases and cloud based architectures
- Hands on experience with PowerShell for database deployment and automation
- Experience working with Azure DevOps pipelines and GitHub for version control
- Solid understanding of database design principles and data modeling
- Experience supporting applications built on .NET / C# (backend integration)
Nice to Have
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep, ARM, or Terraform
- Experience with database monitoring, performance diagnostics, and tuning in Azure
- Familiarity with security, auditing, and compliance requirements
- Experience in Agile/Scrum delivery environments
Work Style
- Individual contributor role with strong ownership of database architecture and delivery
- Collaborative mindset, working closely with full stack, backend, and DevOps teams
Orion is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Candidate Privacy Policy
Orion Systems Integrators, LLC and its subsidiaries and its affiliates (collectively, "Orion," "we" or "us") are committed to protecting your privacy. This Candidate Privacy Policy (orioninc.com) ("Notice") explains:
- What information we collect during our application and recruitment process and why we collect it;
- How we handle that information; and
- How to access and update that information.
Your use of Orion services is governed by any applicable terms in this notice and our general Privacy Policy.
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Entry Level Database Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level database engineer job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for hands-on proof of skill over years of experience. A portfolio of personal or academic projects that demonstrates SQL querying, schema design, and data modeling gives you a real edge. Familiarity with at least one major database platform such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Microsoft SQL Server is expected, and any internship or co-op experience handling real data pipelines signals job-readiness faster than coursework alone.
Which companies hire entry level database engineers?
Companies hiring entry level database engineers right now include Cvent, Google, and Amazon Web Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. A wide range of employers post at this level, from large enterprises building out data infrastructure teams to mid-size technology and healthcare firms that need junior engineers to support growing databases.
Are there remote entry level database engineer jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles still make up a significant share of openings at this level. About 13% of entry level database engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, giving candidates flexibility to apply well outside their immediate metro area. Filtering by work setting on Migrate Mate lets you narrow results to the arrangement that fits your situation.
Are these new grad database engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior database engineer roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and treats internships, academic projects, or a strong portfolio as equivalent to professional work history. If a listing asks for a degree but does not require prior employment, it is almost always open to new grads applying directly out of school or a bootcamp.
Which industries hire the most entry level database engineers?
Entry Level database engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they manage large, growing datasets and need junior engineers to help build, maintain, and optimize the database systems that support their core operations.