Senior Database Reliability Engineer Jobs in Iowa
Senior Database Reliability Engineer jobs in Iowa are open across Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids and other Iowa metros, with employers like The University of Iowa, University of Iowa, and Suffolk Construction hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs.
Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Collabera offers a full range of benefits to its employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Work with cross functional teams to develop actionable high impact data analytic solutions.
- Assess and build upon existing tool architecture and implementations to support developing best in class "big data" approaches.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidates need five+ years of experience.
- Also, manager is not interested in candidates with primarily consultant experience/backgrounds.
- Desires candidates with hands on experience.
- Experience with writing scripts in SQL (Standard Query Language).
- Experience with multiple programming languages and analytic tools such as SAS, R Programming Language, and/or Tableau.
- Experience with statistical analysis and/or data analytics methods. Good communication skills. Minimum of 4 years education in Bachelor of Engineering such as Reliability, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or equal amount of experience.
- Analytical/problem Solving Skills In Any Of The Following Areas:
- Field Reliability Data Analysis
- Design for Reliability (DFR)
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Degradation Data Analysis
- Statistical Data Analysis.
- Experience with Telematics Data (Diagnostic Trouble Codes, Machine/Engine Operating Conditions data).
- Develop specific analysis reports and solutions for identifying patterns or trends related to reliability performance using Telematics data.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
To know more about the position or to schedule an interview, please contact:
Jeff Demaala
973-606-3249
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Where Iowa roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Senior Database Reliability Engineer Job Market in Iowa
A snapshot from current Iowa openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- The University of Iowa28

- University of Iowa12

- Suffolk Construction11

- CVS Health10

- Trinity Health8

Top Industries Hiring
- Education41
- Construction & Real Estate23
- Healthcare & Medical Services23
- Consulting & Professional Services22
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals11
What Iowa Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior database reliability engineer jobs across Iowa.
- 5 or more years of experience managing production relational or distributed database systems
- Deep expertise in at least one major database engine such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle
- Proficiency with database observability tools including Datadog, Prometheus, or equivalent
- Experience designing and testing backup, replication, and disaster recovery strategies
- Ability to write and optimize complex SQL queries and tune execution plans
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Ansible for database provisioning
Senior Database Reliability Engineer Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How many senior database reliability engineer jobs are there in Iowa?
There are 217+ senior database reliability engineer openings in Iowa on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids. New positions post regularly as employers across Iowa hire.
How much do senior database reliability engineers make in Iowa?
Senior database reliability engineers in Iowa earn a median of about $101,210 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $58,440 for the lowest 10% to over $156,540 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Iowa cities have the most senior database reliability engineer jobs?
Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids have the most senior database reliability engineer openings in Iowa right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire senior database reliability engineers in Iowa?
Employers hiring senior database reliability engineers in Iowa include The University of Iowa, University of Iowa, and Suffolk Construction, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote senior database reliability engineer jobs in Iowa?
Yes. About 11% of senior database reliability engineer openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Iowa metros.
How do I apply for senior database reliability engineer jobs in Iowa?
You can apply to senior database reliability engineer jobs in Iowa directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Iowa location, then apply to each one that fits.
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