Data Engineer

Based in Sacramento and on site, this Data Engineer III role sits within Deloitte's AI & Engineering team, concentrating on Teradata database administration, performance optimization, and close collaboration across data operations and analytics initiatives. The position blends hands-on management of Teradata environments with cross-functional communication to keep systems reliable and analytics-ready. The compensation range for this role is USD 97,900 to 163,100 per year, and it requires a bachelor’s degree along with substantial Teradata DBA experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer Teradata environments end to end, covering servers, databases, partitions, tables, indexes, and storage structures to ensure reliability and uptime.
• Tune SQL queries and optimize performance to enhance overall database efficiency and responsiveness.
• Oversee Teradata utilities such as BTEQ, load utilities, and workload management tools to support data processing tasks.
• Monitor system health, plan maintenance, and proactively apply upgrades, patches, and performance improvements.
• Engage with cross-functional stakeholders to report on Teradata health, troubleshoot issues, and provide timely updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
• 8+ years of experience as a Teradata DBA with strong database administration and system management capabilities.
• 2+ years of experience with Teradata utilities (BTEQ, load management, query execution management) and user/database administration.
• 2+ years of SQL experience with proven performance tuning and query optimization skills.
• Willingness to travel approximately 5-20% based on client needs and project requirements.
• Ability to work independently and also collaborate effectively within a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work products.
• Capacity to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to meet deadlines and provide clear guidance to others.

Technologies

• Teradata
• BTEQ
• Load Utilities
• SQL

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package for project delivery-focused professionals
• Discretionary annual incentive program

The Team

Deloitte's Government & Public Services (GPS) practice emphasizes impact through people, ideas, technology, and outcomes. It serves federal, state, and local government clients as well as public higher education institutions. The team aims to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine what's possible, and fulfill mission commitments. The AI and Data offering provides a full spectrum of solutions for designing, developing, and operating cutting-edge data and analytics capabilities.