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Database Engineer
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This role is for a Database Engineer on a contract basis for 30 hours per week, paying $88.75 per hour. Candidates must have 5+ years of experience, strong AWS and SQL skills, and familiarity with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and database security. Hybrid work in Foster City.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
704
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🗓️ - Date
November 7, 2025
🕒 - Duration
Unknown
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🏝️ - Location
Hybrid
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📄 - Contract
Unknown
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
Foster City, CA 94404
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Database Performance #Storage #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Data Normalization #Database Security #PostgreSQL #SQL Server #Database Infrastructure #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #Infrastructure as Code (IaC) #Redshift #Database Design #Database Architecture #Scala #Documentation #Data Pipeline #Database Schema #DBA (Database Administrator) #Security #Normalization #MySQL #Database Management #Monitoring
Role description
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 practices.
● Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
● Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
● Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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 for efficiency and reliability.
● Implement and maintain database security measures to protect sensitive data.
● Collaborate with application developers to optimize database schema 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.
Work Schedule: Hybrid Schedule, On-Site in Foster City 3 days a week 40 hour work week but must be open to flexible hours
Interview process:
30-minute Manager Zoom interview
1.5 hour panel interview
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $88.75 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Application Question(s):
Are you a US citizen or GC holder?
What's your highest qualification?
“Can you describe a time when you optimized a slow-running SQL query in PostgreSQL or MySQL? What tools or techniques did you use, and what was the performance improvement?”
Walk me through how you would design and deploy a data pipeline in AWS — from ingestion to storage and processing. What AWS services would you use, and how would you ensure scalability and reliability?
Imagine a production database is showing high CPU utilization and slow query response times. What steps would you take to diagnose and resolve the issue?
Current location?
Work Location: In person
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 practices.
● Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
● Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
● Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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 for efficiency and reliability.
● Implement and maintain database security measures to protect sensitive data.
● Collaborate with application developers to optimize database schema 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.
Work Schedule: Hybrid Schedule, On-Site in Foster City 3 days a week 40 hour work week but must be open to flexible hours
Interview process:
30-minute Manager Zoom interview
1.5 hour panel interview
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $88.75 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Application Question(s):
Are you a US citizen or GC holder?
What's your highest qualification?
“Can you describe a time when you optimized a slow-running SQL query in PostgreSQL or MySQL? What tools or techniques did you use, and what was the performance improvement?”
Walk me through how you would design and deploy a data pipeline in AWS — from ingestion to storage and processing. What AWS services would you use, and how would you ensure scalability and reliability?
Imagine a production database is showing high CPU utilization and slow query response times. What steps would you take to diagnose and resolve the issue?
Current location?
Work Location: In person
