Entry Level Senior Database Reliability Engineer Jobs
New grad senior database reliability engineer jobs are open to 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, remote, and hybrid 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 Senior Database Reliability Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level senior database reliability engineer job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for hands-on experience with database systems, SQL proficiency, and familiarity with reliability concepts like monitoring, incident response, and automation. A portfolio showing personal projects, academic work, or internship contributions carries significant weight. Certifications in cloud platforms or database administration and contributions to open-source projects can also give candidates a clear edge over applicants with no practical exposure.
Which companies hire entry level senior database reliability engineers?
Companies hiring entry level senior database reliability engineers right now include Cvent, Google, and Amazon Web Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. A broad mix of employers hires at this level, from technology firms and financial services companies to healthcare organizations and enterprise software providers actively building out their database infrastructure teams.
Are there remote entry level senior database reliability engineer jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and role type. About 13% of entry level senior database reliability engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so candidates are not limited to local markets. Many technology and software companies in particular have embraced flexible arrangements that make these roles accessible to new grads regardless of location.
Are these new grad senior database reliability engineer jobs?
Yes, these include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or academic projects in place of full-time work history, or explicitly invites applicants with a strong portfolio. New grad candidates should look for language like "entry level," "junior," or "no experience required" in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level senior database reliability engineers?
Entry Level senior database reliability 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 the entry level because they operate large-scale data systems that require dedicated reliability engineering talent, creating consistent demand for candidates who are early in their careers but eager to build core database infrastructure skills.