Database Engineer

TEKsystems • Foster City, CA

9d • $70 - $80 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Database Engineer, you will design, build, and operate scalable, secure data stores that power applications and analytics. You will partner 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. The role has flexible hours during the day, limited to 40 hours per week.

The position is a contract role based in Foster City, California, with a hybrid workplace. The listed pay range is $70.00–$80.00 per hour. Individual compensation depends on factors including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity. Benefits may be available subject to eligibility, job classification, length of employment, and applicable plan terms.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Database Engineer or DBA.
• Strong understanding of AWS and infrastructure-as-code for database resources.
• Deep knowledge of database management systems such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, and 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 and restore and disaster recovery procedures.
• Knowledge of database security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop efficient, scalable database solutions aligned with 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, such as RDS, Aurora, and Redshift.
• Stay current on emerging database technologies, patterns, and best practices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, subject to eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions, subject to eligibility.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents, subject to eligibility.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility.
• Health Spending Account (HSA), subject to eligibility.
• Transportation benefits, subject to eligibility.
• Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility.
• Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed