Data Engineer

Deloitte is seeking a Data Engineer III to join its AI and Engineering team in Sacramento, onsite. The role centers on Teradata database administration, performance optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to support data operations and analytics. The position offers a competitive compensation range of USD 97,900 to 163,100 per year.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Teradata environments, including servers, databases, partitions, tables, indexes, and storage structures to ensure system reliability and availability.
• Perform SQL performance tuning and optimization to improve query efficiency and overall database performance.
• Manage Teradata utilities (BTEQ, load utilities, query execution and workload management tools) to support data operations and processing.
• Monitor system health, identify maintenance needs, and execute upgrades, patch management, and performance enhancements proactively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to communicate system status, resolve issues, and provide updates on Teradata environment health.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required clearance for this role
• 8+ years of experience as a Teradata DBA with strong expertise in database administration and system management
• 2+ years experience with Teradata utilities (BTEQ, load management, query execution management) and user/database administration
• 2+ years experience with SQL skills with demonstrated experience in performance tuning and query optimization
• Ability to travel 5-20%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide clear guidance to others

Technologies

• Teradata
• BTEQ
• Load Utilities
• SQL

Benefits

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

Team

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