Ursus, Inc.
Database Engineer
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This role is for a Database Engineer in Foster City, CA, for 6 months at $82 - $92/hr. Key skills include SQL, AWS database services, and data modeling. Proven DBA experience and knowledge of PostgreSQL, MySQL, and database security are required.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
736
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🗓️ - Date
February 6, 2026
🕒 - Duration
More than 6 months
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🏝️ - Location
On-site
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📄 - Contract
W2 Contractor
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
Foster City, CA 94404
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Automation #Cloud #Documentation #Terraform #Disaster Recovery #Monitoring #Data Modeling #Databases #Base #Schema Design #Database Infrastructure #Scripting #Normalization #Scala #Infrastructure as Code (IaC) #SQL Server #MySQL #Aurora #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #DBA (Database Administrator) #Presto #Redshift #PostgreSQL #Security #RDS (Amazon Relational Database Service) #Database Security #Python #SQL (Structured Query Language)
Role description
JOB TITLE: Database Engineer LOCATION: Foster City, CA (Onsite) PAY RANGE: $82 - $92/hr. DURATION: 6 months TOP 3 SKILLS:
Proven experience as a Database Engineer/DBA with strong proficiency in SQL, query optimization, and DBMSs (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Redshift).
Solid experience with AWS database services (RDS, Aurora, Redshift) and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) for managing database resources.
Strong skills in data modeling, schema design, performance tuning, monitoring, and database security best practices.
Job Description: 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. This role requires working flexible hours in a day but is limited to 40 hours per week. 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 SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching. IND123
JOB TITLE: Database Engineer LOCATION: Foster City, CA (Onsite) PAY RANGE: $82 - $92/hr. DURATION: 6 months TOP 3 SKILLS:
Proven experience as a Database Engineer/DBA with strong proficiency in SQL, query optimization, and DBMSs (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Redshift).
Solid experience with AWS database services (RDS, Aurora, Redshift) and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) for managing database resources.
Strong skills in data modeling, schema design, performance tuning, monitoring, and database security best practices.
Job Description: 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. This role requires working flexible hours in a day but is limited to 40 hours per week. 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 SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching. IND123
