Database Engineer 3

Job Description Job Title: Database Engineer 3 Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Database Engineer 3 opportunity with our client located in Sunnyvale, CA. Job Description: • We are seeking a highly skilled Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE) with a minimum of 8+ years of proven experience in complex PostgreSQL and MongoDB administration and multi-cloud architecture. • While expertise in MongoDB is critical for this role, the focus will be architecting and managing our large-scale PostgreSQL environments. • This pivotal position requires exceptional adaptability to quickly learn and master any new database technology or cloud platform. • The role drives core technology strategy, leading all major migration and upgrade projects, and ensures the operational excellence, resilience, security, performance and cost efficiency of our multi-terabyte scale database environments on AWS and GCP. • This position requires proven expertise in managing highly available systems, leveraging cloud databases AWS, GCP, CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, and advanced DB Administration skills, including implementing compliance controls. Job Qualifications: • Must Haves Min 8+ years of relevant experience. • Must Haves Min Bachelors • Must Haves DBRE (PostgreSQL & MongoDB) Job Details: • Job Type: Contract • Pay Range: $60-$68/hr. • Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite). Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan. About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.