Database Engineer

Join Our Team as a Dynamic Database Engineer!

Are you passionate about designing innovative, high-performance data solutions that drive impactful insights? We’re seeking a talented Database Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping our company’s data infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of technology, collaborating with diverse teams to build scalable and secure data stores that power our applications and analytics. At our company, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and foster an environment where all talents can thrive.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, develop, and optimize scalable database solutions tailored to evolving business needs
• Install, configure, and upgrade database systems, ensuring seamless performance and security
• Monitor and fine-tune database performance, queries, indexes, and schemas for reliability and speed
• Implement and uphold database security protocols to protect sensitive information
• Collaborate closely with application developers to refine schema design and SQL optimization
• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents promptly across various environments
• Maintain clear documentation of architecture, configurations, and operational procedures
• Perform capacity planning and recommend infrastructure enhancements
• Manage cloud-based database infrastructure on AWS (RDS, Aurora, Redshift)
• Stay current with emerging database technologies and best practices to continually improve our data landscape

• Proven experience as a Database Engineer or DBA with strong AWS and IaC expertise
• Deep knowledge of DBMSs such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, or Redshift
• Proficiency in SQL query optimization and data modeling principles
• Hands-on experience with performance tuning, backup/restoration, and disaster recovery
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Understanding of AWS networking fundamentals
• Experience with Terraform Cloud and automation workflows
• Scripting proficiency in Python or Shell
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for databases using Bamboo, Flyway, or similar tools

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields
• Several years of professional experience working with cloud-based database systems and infrastructure

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work onsite in Foster City, CA, and flexible hours to support operational needs and incident resolution
• Willingness to undergo background and drug screening upon offer

Ready to make a significant impact with your expertise? Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to innovation, inclusion, and excellence!