Database Engineer

Job Details: Job Title: Database Engineer Location: Foster City, CA - Hybrid Schedule Duration: 6+ Months Pay rate range: $80.00 - $87.00/hour on W2. Job Description: • As a Database Engineer at Client, 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. Responsibilities: • Design and develop efficient and scalable database solutions based on business requirements. • Install, configure, and upgrade database software and related tools. • Monitor database performance and optimize efficiency and reliability. • Implement and maintain database security measures to protect sensitive data. • Collaborate with application developers to optimize database scheme and queries. • Troubleshoot database issues and provide timely resolution. • Develop and maintain documentation related to database architecture, configuration, and processes. • Perform database capacity planning and recommend infrastructure improvements. • Stay up to date with emerging database technologies and trends. • Managing AWS database infrastructure and providing support. Qualifications: • Strong understanding of AWS and IaC related to database resources. • Proven experience (5+ Years) as a Database Engineer or Database Administrator. • Strong knowledge of database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Redshift). • Proficiency in SQL and database query optimization. • Familiarity with database design principles and data normalization. • Experience in database performance tuning and monitoring. • Understanding of backup and recovery procedures. • Knowledge of database security best practice. • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. • Strong communication and collaboration abilities. • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Employee Benefits: At LanceSoft, full time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week or more are entitled to the following benefits: Four options of medical Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance 401k Contributions Critical Illness Insurance Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance Accident Insurance Other Employee Perks EEO Employer: LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.