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# Database Engineer

- **Company:** Manpower
- **Location:** San Mateo, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $164,320.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Databases, Database Security, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Query Optimization, SQL Databases, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Performance Monitor, Data Management
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3369791656&tx=HT767TYI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Strong understanding of AWS and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) for database resources.
 * Proven experience as a Database Engineer or DBA.
 * Deep knowledge of DBMSs such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, or Redshift.
 * Proficiency in SQL and query optimization techniques.
 * Solid grasp of data modeling, normalization, and schema design principles.

## Description

* 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.


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