Database Engineer

Position Title: Database Engineer
Location: This position is open only to candidates who currently reside in the following approved West Los Angeles, CA
Duration: Long Term

Job Summary

We are looking for a  Database Engineer with deep expertise in  SQL Server and  Azure cloud technologies to join our product engineering team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, AI-enhanced SDLC and is passionate about building scalable, secure, and high-performance applications. 

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize  SQL Server databases for high availability, scalability, and performance. 

• Lead and support  Azure migration efforts for legacy databases and data services. 

• Develop and maintain  cloud-native data solutions using Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Cosmos, and other relevant services. 

• Operate in an  AI driven SDLC environment: 

• Collaborate with AI copilots to convert stakeholder requirements into structured data models and specs. 

• Use generative AI tools to iterate on database architectures and performance strategies. 

• Pair program with AI assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude) to write, refactor, and validate SQL in real-time. 

• Implement tools for automated validation, bug prediction, and self-healing data pipelines. 

• Collaborate with application engineers to ensure seamless integration between backend data systems and product features. 

• Monitor and troubleshoot database performance, security, and compliance issues. 

Required Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in database engineering with a focus on  SQL Server. 

• Strong understanding of  database design, indexing,  query optimization, and stored procedures. 

• Strong experience in  Database Modeling using 3rd Normal form with solid experience in data architect.  

• Have 3-5 years experience in  No SQL experience such as COSMOS.   

• Having solid knowledge of  SQL Internals in Azure SQL Database Hyperscale 

• Strong experience in optimizing database queries and stored procedures including monitoring database performance both system and database standpoint.  

• Has strong experience using SQL Server side Trace. 

• Proven experience with  Azure SQL,  Azure Data Factory, and  cloud-native data architectures. 

• Expertise in reviewing stored proc performance, reading execution plans and making optimizations 

• Designing and writing high performance SQL queries and table designs 

• Familiarity with  AI code assistants like GitHub Copilot, or similar tools. 

• Knowledge in distributed databases and ELT tools, data stream processing tools is a big plus.

** Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship**
**Ability to meet the location requirement outlined above**


Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment
Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. 

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.