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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems & Database Engineer job in Bala Cynwyd - **Company:** System Soft - **Location:** Bala Cynwyd, PA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Query Performance, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Big Data, Command-Line Interface, Information Systems, Databases, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Graph Database, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), MariaDB, MongoDB, Neo4j, Routing, Oracle Databases, Prometheus, Shell Script, SQL Databases, Systems Architecture, System Availability, Grafana, Database Optimization, Indexer, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Influxdb, Non-relational Database, Vertica, Terraform - **Published:** July 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.diversity.com/career/2412819/systems-database-engineer-pennsylvania-pa-bala-cynwyd ## About the Role Our Production Services Team is looking for a skilled engineer with a strong foundation in database technologies and systems engineering - not a traditional DBA, but someone who understands how databases fit into broader system architecture and can collaborate across disciplines to drive performance, reliability, and scalability., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field - or equivalent practical experience. * 1-5 years of experience in database engineering, systems engineering, or a related discipline. * Strong proficiency in SQL and deep working knowledge of relational databases - complex query manipulation, indexing, partitioning, replication, and high availability. * Solid Python development skills - able to write production-quality scripts and tooling, not just one-off automation. * Good understanding of Kubernetes - deploying, managing, and debugging containerized workloads. * Strong Linux fundamentals - shell scripting, process management, system monitoring, and core command-line fluency. * Comfort operating in a production environment - you handle pressure well and take ownership of reliability. * Working knowledge of AI tools and best practices for engineering workflows. Nice to Have * Graph database experience (e.g., Neo4j or similar). * Oracle database experience. * ProxySQL configuration and routing experience. * Infrastructure-as-code experience with Terraform. * Familiarity with Prometheus and Grafana for observability and alerting. * Prior experience in a production or trading environment. ## Description * Design, deploy, and maintain relational and non-relational database systems at scale (hundreds of millions to billions of records, TB-scale datasets), including MariaDB, MongoDB, InfluxDB, and ClickHouse. * Optimize query performance through advanced indexing strategies, execution plan analysis, and schema design. * Develop Python tooling and automation to support database operations, maintenance workflows, and system health. * Ensure high availability and reliability through replication, failover design, and disaster recovery planning. * perate confidently in production environments - diagnosing and resolving time-sensitive issues with composure and precision. * Manage and scale containerized database workloads using Kubernetes, including ClickHouse deployments. * Monitor system health using observability tooling and proactively address performance degradation. * Collaborate with developers, researchers, and platform engineers to support data-intensive applications. * Apply AI tooling and best practices to accelerate engineering workflows. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Putting the Graph In GraphQL With The Neo4j GraphQL Library](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/257-putting-the-graph-in-graphql-with-the-neo4j-graphql-library) - [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)