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 Manufacturing, Staffing & Recruiting, and Distribution & Wholesale, with employers like Garmin, Ursus, and VSolvit hiring at this level now.
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Top stateCalifornia
Top employerGarmin
Top cityNorco, CA
Work type50% On-site
Top industryManufacturing
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Bayview Asset Management
Database Engineer
Coral Gables, Florida
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Database Engineer
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Ursus, Inc.
Database Engineer
Foster City, California
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SQL Server Database Developer / Data Engineer
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VSolvit LLC
SQL Server Database Developer / Data Engineer
Norco, California
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IT Infrastructure Engineer IV, Database
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Kaiser Permanente
IT Infrastructure Engineer IV, Database
Greensboro, North Carolina
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Database Engineer II - AMZ23042.9
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Amazon Web Services
Database Engineer II - AMZ23042.9
Seattle, Washington
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Database Engineer
Bayview Asset Management·Coral Gables, Florida
Job functions:
2+ yrs exp.
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
Full Time
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Overview:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to handle, touch or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms. The employee is rarely required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Database Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data-driven solutions that support our organization's data management and analytics initiatives. Your expertise in data integration, ETL processes, and database technologies will play a key role in delivering high-quality data solutions and driving data-driven decision-making across the organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Data Solution Development
- Design and develop data-driven solutions, including data integration processes, ETL workflows, and data transformation pipelines.
- Collaborate with business analysts, data scientists, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Develop and maintain data models, database schemas, and data dictionaries to ensure accurate and efficient data storage and retrieval.
- Implement data quality checks and validation processes to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
Data Integration and ETL
- Design and implement data integration processes to extract data from various sources, transform it into a consistent format, and load it into target systems.
- Develop and maintain ETL workflows and scripts using industry-standard tools and frameworks.
- Optimize data integration processes for performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Monitor and troubleshoot data integration jobs, identifying and resolving issues and performance bottlenecks.
Database Development and Management
- Design, develop, and maintain database structures and schemas to support data storage and retrieval needs.
- Write efficient SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions to extract, transform, and load data.
- Optimize database performance through indexing, query optimization, and performance tuning techniques.
- Ensure data security and compliance by implementing appropriate access controls and data protection measures.
Data Governance and Documentation
- Contribute to data governance initiatives by defining and enforcing data standards, policies, and procedures.
- Document data integration processes, ETL workflows, and database structures to facilitate knowledge sharing and maintain system documentation.
- Collaborate with data stewards and data owners to ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data analysts, business intelligence developers, and data scientists, to understand their data requirements and support their analytics needs.
- Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in data management, ETL, and database technologies.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and innovation, and contribute to the continuous improvement of data services within the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Proven experience as a Developer III or a similar role, demonstrating strong expertise in data integration, ETL processes, and database development.
- In-depth knowledge of data management principles, data integration best practices, and database technologies (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL).
SKILLS
- Experience with ETL tools and frameworks (e.g., Python, Informatica, SSIS, Talend, JSON) and data integration patterns and methodologies. Proficiency in writing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions.
- Strong understanding of data modeling concepts and techniques.
- Familiarity with data governance frameworks and data quality management practices.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to analyze complex data requirements and design optimal solutions.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work with large datasets effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
LOCATION AND COMPENSATION
- This role will be based in Bayview’s Coral Gables or Fort Lauderdale Office.
- This role will be hybrid in office.
Salary may vary based on work experience, market conditions, location, and qualifications/training.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to handle, touch or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms. The employee is rarely required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
EEOC:
Bayview is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of consideration for employment and employment with the Company are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Bayview Asset Management
Database Engineer
Coral Gables, Florida
Added 1w ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
2+ yrs exp.
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
Full Time
Job Description
Overview:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to handle, touch or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms. The employee is rarely required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Database Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data-driven solutions that support our organization's data management and analytics initiatives. Your expertise in data integration, ETL processes, and database technologies will play a key role in delivering high-quality data solutions and driving data-driven decision-making across the organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Data Solution Development
- Design and develop data-driven solutions, including data integration processes, ETL workflows, and data transformation pipelines.
- Collaborate with business analysts, data scientists, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Develop and maintain data models, database schemas, and data dictionaries to ensure accurate and efficient data storage and retrieval.
- Implement data quality checks and validation processes to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
Data Integration and ETL
- Design and implement data integration processes to extract data from various sources, transform it into a consistent format, and load it into target systems.
- Develop and maintain ETL workflows and scripts using industry-standard tools and frameworks.
- Optimize data integration processes for performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Monitor and troubleshoot data integration jobs, identifying and resolving issues and performance bottlenecks.
Database Development and Management
- Design, develop, and maintain database structures and schemas to support data storage and retrieval needs.
- Write efficient SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions to extract, transform, and load data.
- Optimize database performance through indexing, query optimization, and performance tuning techniques.
- Ensure data security and compliance by implementing appropriate access controls and data protection measures.
Data Governance and Documentation
- Contribute to data governance initiatives by defining and enforcing data standards, policies, and procedures.
- Document data integration processes, ETL workflows, and database structures to facilitate knowledge sharing and maintain system documentation.
- Collaborate with data stewards and data owners to ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data analysts, business intelligence developers, and data scientists, to understand their data requirements and support their analytics needs.
- Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in data management, ETL, and database technologies.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and innovation, and contribute to the continuous improvement of data services within the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Proven experience as a Developer III or a similar role, demonstrating strong expertise in data integration, ETL processes, and database development.
- In-depth knowledge of data management principles, data integration best practices, and database technologies (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL).
SKILLS
- Experience with ETL tools and frameworks (e.g., Python, Informatica, SSIS, Talend, JSON) and data integration patterns and methodologies. Proficiency in writing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions.
- Strong understanding of data modeling concepts and techniques.
- Familiarity with data governance frameworks and data quality management practices.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to analyze complex data requirements and design optimal solutions.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work with large datasets effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
LOCATION AND COMPENSATION
- This role will be based in Bayview’s Coral Gables or Fort Lauderdale Office.
- This role will be hybrid in office.
Salary may vary based on work experience, market conditions, location, and qualifications/training.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to handle, touch or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms. The employee is rarely required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
EEOC:
Bayview is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of consideration for employment and employment with the Company are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
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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 Garmin, Ursus, and VSolvit, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 50% of entry level database engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 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 Manufacturing, Staffing & Recruiting, and Distribution & Wholesale, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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.