Database Engineer
At a glance
Mid-level Data Architecture & Governance role at Vertex Sigma Software. Foster City · no salary stated · we estimate $99,518–$156,000 across the United States.
Vertex Sigma Software has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Design scalable database systems around business needs, then install, configure and upgrade the database software
- Improve reliability and speed by tracking database performance and tuning queries, indexes and schemas
- Protect sensitive information with database security controls, and resolve incidents across environments
- Support AWS database infrastructure, plan capacity and document architecture, configurations and operating procedures
- Work with application developers on schema and SQL choices, and recommend infrastructure improvements
What you bring
- You have proven experience working as a database engineer or DBA
- You bring strong AWS and infrastructure-as-code knowledge for database resources
- You know SQL and query optimization, plus database modeling and schema design
- You have hands-on performance tuning and monitoring experience, and understand recovery and security practices
Who this fits
This role suits a mid-level database engineer who can work onsite in Foster City five days a week. You should be open to flexible hours outside typical business times, within a forty-hour work week.
From the employer
Database Engineer Onsite in Foster City, CA | 5 days in office 40 hour work week but must be open to flexible hours (i.e. before or after typical business hours) 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. In this role, you will: ● 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. 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. ● Hands-on experience with performance tuning and monitoring. ● Understanding of backup/restore and disaster recovery procedures. ● Knowledge of database security best practices. ● Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills. ● Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Nice to have: ● AWS networking fundamentals. ● Experience with Terraform Cloud and IaC workflows. ● Automation/scripting with Python or Shell. ● CI/CD for databases (e.g., Bamboo, Flyway, or similar).
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Training & Development
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Free breakfast and lunch
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