Kforce has a client in Madison, WI that is seeking a Senior Database Engineer. Responsibilities: * Design and build robust database solutions in both cloud-based and traditional environments, ensuring high functionality and stability to meet organizational needs * Implement and maintain database integrity through strategic planning, applying patches, and setting up comprehensive backup and recovery procedures alongside performance monitoring * Conduct thorough assessments of project requirements by estimating work efforts, identifying dependencies, and evaluating potential risks while developing effective mitigation strategies * Enhance database security by adhering to best practices in design and implementation, conducting peer reviews, and ensuring comprehensive documentation and testing protocols * Facilitate seamless integration of vendor systems and manage database updates across development and production environments, following established guidelines to ensure consistency and reliability * Proactively diagnose and resolve production issues, maintaining thorough documentation of troubleshooting processes and best practices to enhance system reliability