Database Engineer

Artech LLC

Foster City, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75.31–$87.62 Per Hour
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Best Practices, Capacity Management, Cloud Computing, Cost Control, Data Modeling, Database Administration, Database Design, Database Management Software/Systems (DBMS), Database Programming, Database Technology, Documentation, Emerging Technology, Identify Issues, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Machine Tool, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, PostgreSQL, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Query Optimization, Reliability Engineering, SQL (Structured Query Language), Scalable System Development, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Development, Software Upgrades, Time Management, Unix Shell Programming
LOCATION
Foster City, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Introduction

As a Database Engineer, you will design, build, and operate scalable, secure data stores that power our applications and analytics. You’ll partner closely with application and data teams to shape schemas, tune performance, and automate operations using AWS and infrastructure-as-code. Your work will improve reliability, reduce cost, and accelerate delivery from development through production.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of AWS and IaC for database resources.
  • Proven experience as a Database Engineer/DBA.
  • Deep knowledge of DBMSs (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Redshift).
  • Proficiency in SQL and query optimization.
  • Solid grasp of data modeling, normalization, and schema design principles.
  • Prior work experience at client or in client's Industry

Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

  • AWS networking fundamentals.
  • Experience with Terraform Cloud and IaC workflows.
  • Automation/scripting with Python or Shell.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Design and develop efficient, scalable database solutions aligned to business requirements.
  • Install, configure, and upgrade database software and related tooling.
  • Monitor performance and optimize queries, indexes, and schemas for reliability and speed.
  • Implement and maintain database security controls to protect sensitive data.
  • Collaborate with application developers to optimize schema designs and SQL.
  • Troubleshoot incidents and provide timely resolution across environments.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for architecture, configuration, and runbooks.
  • Perform capacity planning and recommend infrastructure improvements.
  • Manage and support AWS database infrastructure (e.g., RDS/Aurora/Redshift).
  • Stay current on emerging database technologies, patterns, and best practices.

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.

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Artech LLC