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Database Engineer

WorkGenius Group
San Mateo, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 7/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/24/2026
Title: Database Engineer

Industry: Autonomous Vehicle/Tech

Location: Foster City, CA

Duration: ~6 Months

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of AWS and IaC for database resources.
  • Proven experience as a Database Engineer/DBA.
  • Deep knowledge of DBMSs (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Redshift).
  • Proficiency in SQL and query optimization.
  • Solid grasp of data modeling, normalization, and schema design principles.

Skills

  • Database Engineer
  • AWS
  • IaC
  • DBMS
  • SQL
  • Query Optimization
  • Data Modeling
  • Database Security
  • Performance Tuning
  • Disaster Recovery

Hourly rate is commensurate with experience and is an estimated range provided by WorkGenius.

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Salary : $84

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