Remote Database Developer Jobs
Remote database developer jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first companies and distributed engineering teams in sectors like software, finance, healthcare, and e-commerce. Employers hiring remote database developers right now include Integrity Management Consulting, DANE, and Integres. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Company Overview
TechGlobal, Inc. is a subsidiary of FedGeek and a leader in delivering innovative Professional Services and IT Solutions to government agencies at all levels. We are dedicated to empowering our clients through cutting-edge technology and expert support.
Note: this position requires a background check
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Database Developer to join the Data and Information Systems Branch (DIS) team supporting NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
In this position, you will play a central role in modernizing database architecture to handle cutting-edge Electronic Monitoring (EM) and AI-generated fisheries data. You will design database schemas for AI outputs, construct automated ingestion procedures, and integrate post-processed EM datasets into unified presentation views (Compass). Your work will establish the core data infrastructure required for enterprise-level QA/QC auditing processes across marine monitoring initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- AI Data Schema Architecture: Design and execute database schema updates to accommodate AI-generated EM datasets, creating specialized fields for confidence scores, Regions of Interest (ROIs), and metadata.
- Ingestion & Validation Workflows: Develop robust database procedures to ingest, validate, and compare third-party AI algorithm outputs against holdout validation sets, managing secure provider data access during evaluation phases.
- Modernized EM Data Access: Integrate EM post-processed datasets into Compass presentation views to provide modernized, streamlined data access for viewing, editing, and managing EM data.
- Data Integration & QA/QC Support: Build unified data pipelines and structures that serve as the foundation for multi-system reporting and advanced QA/QC auditing workflows.
- System Operations & Support: Perform database tuning, routine monitoring, audit logging, patch coordination, and troubleshooting to maintain peak system performance and security.
- Agile & Version Control: Collaborate with cross-functional teams in daily Scrums and bi-weekly Sprints, maintaining all code and database scripts within Git/GitHub repositories.
- Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, data models, and SOPs for all database projects.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 4+ years of hands-on database development and data modeling experience.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
- Database & SQL Mastery: Proficient in database design, performance tuning, and writing complex stored procedures and queries (PL/SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MySQL).
- Data Pipeline Development: Experience designing database schemas for complex/unstructured metadata (e.g., AI/ML outputs, ROIs, confidence scores) and developing automated validation routines.
- Methodologies & Tools: Familiarity with Agile/Scrum practices and code versioning using Git/GitHub.
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to work effectively within dispersed, multi-disciplinary teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Oracle APEX, SQL Developer, or AWS/GCP cloud database integrations.
- Background in developing data presentation views or integrating disparate data sources into unified reporting interfaces (e.g., Compass views).
- Familiarity with fisheries monitoring data, scientific sampling programs, or computer vision metadata outputs.
We value energetic professionals eager to make impactful contributions in a fast-paced environment while advancing their expertise in cutting-edge data architectures.
Pay: $78,000.00 - $84,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Database development: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
Company Overview
TechGlobal, Inc. is a subsidiary of FedGeek and a leader in delivering innovative Professional Services and IT Solutions to government agencies at all levels. We are dedicated to empowering our clients through cutting-edge technology and expert support.
Note: this position requires a background check
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Database Developer to join the Data and Information Systems Branch (DIS) team supporting NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
In this position, you will play a central role in modernizing database architecture to handle cutting-edge Electronic Monitoring (EM) and AI-generated fisheries data. You will design database schemas for AI outputs, construct automated ingestion procedures, and integrate post-processed EM datasets into unified presentation views (Compass). Your work will establish the core data infrastructure required for enterprise-level QA/QC auditing processes across marine monitoring initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- AI Data Schema Architecture: Design and execute database schema updates to accommodate AI-generated EM datasets, creating specialized fields for confidence scores, Regions of Interest (ROIs), and metadata.
- Ingestion & Validation Workflows: Develop robust database procedures to ingest, validate, and compare third-party AI algorithm outputs against holdout validation sets, managing secure provider data access during evaluation phases.
- Modernized EM Data Access: Integrate EM post-processed datasets into Compass presentation views to provide modernized, streamlined data access for viewing, editing, and managing EM data.
- Data Integration & QA/QC Support: Build unified data pipelines and structures that serve as the foundation for multi-system reporting and advanced QA/QC auditing workflows.
- System Operations & Support: Perform database tuning, routine monitoring, audit logging, patch coordination, and troubleshooting to maintain peak system performance and security.
- Agile & Version Control: Collaborate with cross-functional teams in daily Scrums and bi-weekly Sprints, maintaining all code and database scripts within Git/GitHub repositories.
- Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, data models, and SOPs for all database projects.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 4+ years of hands-on database development and data modeling experience.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
- Database & SQL Mastery: Proficient in database design, performance tuning, and writing complex stored procedures and queries (PL/SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MySQL).
- Data Pipeline Development: Experience designing database schemas for complex/unstructured metadata (e.g., AI/ML outputs, ROIs, confidence scores) and developing automated validation routines.
- Methodologies & Tools: Familiarity with Agile/Scrum practices and code versioning using Git/GitHub.
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to work effectively within dispersed, multi-disciplinary teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Oracle APEX, SQL Developer, or AWS/GCP cloud database integrations.
- Background in developing data presentation views or integrating disparate data sources into unified reporting interfaces (e.g., Compass views).
- Familiarity with fisheries monitoring data, scientific sampling programs, or computer vision metadata outputs.
We value energetic professionals eager to make impactful contributions in a fast-paced environment while advancing their expertise in cutting-edge data architectures.
Pay: $78,000.00 - $84,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Database development: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote database developer jobs.
- Proficiency in SQL with experience writing complex queries, stored procedures, and triggers
- Hands-on experience with at least one major RDBMS such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL
- Experience designing and optimizing relational database schemas for production systems
- Familiarity with ETL processes, data warehousing concepts, and tools such as SSIS or Informatica
- Understanding of database performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query execution plans
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related field
Tips for Your Remote Database Developer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote database developer openings from across the U.S. in one place. Check it regularly and apply directly to roles that match your database stack and experience level, since remote openings at distributed teams often close fast.
Build a portfolio of database work
Remote employers can't see you at a whiteboard, so your work has to speak for itself. Publish schema designs, query optimization write-ups, or a documented data modeling project on GitHub to give hiring managers something concrete to evaluate before an interview.
Show async communication skills clearly
Remote database developer teams run on written communication. Tailor your application materials to reflect how you document decisions, write technical specs, and communicate with teammates across time zones, since remote employers screen for this as seriously as they screen for SQL proficiency.
Match your tools to the remote job's stack
Remote database developer postings are specific about the databases and environments they use, whether PostgreSQL on AWS, SQL Server in Azure, or Snowflake for analytics. Lead with the tools the role names so your application clears the first screen against a distributed team's requirements.
Remote Database Developer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote database developer job?
Target companies that run fully distributed engineering teams, since they build hiring processes and tooling around remote database work from the start. Remote employers screen for self-direction, clear async written communication, and hands-on proficiency with the databases and query optimization work their stack demands. Candidates who can show documented solo project work, GitHub repositories, or contributions to production data systems stand out most for remote roles.
Which companies hire remote database developers?
Companies hiring remote database developers right now include Integrity Management Consulting, DANE, and Integres, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote-first software companies, fintech firms, and distributed healthcare platforms make up a large share of these openings, often hiring database developers to support cloud data infrastructure and high-volume transaction systems.
Can you get a remote database developer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level database developer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot and deliver independently without an on-site team nearby. Small SaaS startups and remote-first agencies are more likely to take a chance on junior candidates. Building a portfolio of schema designs, query optimization examples, or a personal database project shows employers you can do the work before you have a formal title.
Do you need a degree for remote database developer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated SQL proficiency, database design experience, and familiarity with tools like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or cloud data warehouses over a formal degree. Certifications from database vendors and a portfolio of real work carry significant weight, especially at remote-first companies that evaluate candidates through skills-based screening rather than credential checks alone.
Which industries hire the most remote database developers?
Remote database developer roles concentrate in Technology & Software and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors rely heavily on distributed data teams to manage large, business-critical datasets that require ongoing remote database development, maintenance, and optimization work.
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