Database Engineer
DeWinter BH ·www.dewintergroup.com
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Title: Database Engineer
Job Type: Contract (W2 Only)
Contract Length: 6 months
Pay Range: $75 - $80/hr
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Onsite - Foster City, CA
About the Opportunity:
Our client, a leader in Automotive Technology, is looking for a skilled Database Engineer to join their team for a 6 months engagement. This project involves designing, building, and operating scalable, secure data stores that power their applications and analytics, using AWS and infrastructure-as-code. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:
This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:
We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:
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Job Type: Contract (W2 Only)
Contract Length: 6 months
Pay Range: $75 - $80/hr
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Onsite - Foster City, CA
About the Opportunity:
Our client, a leader in Automotive Technology, is looking for a skilled Database Engineer to join their team for a 6 months engagement. This project involves designing, building, and operating scalable, secure data stores that power their applications and analytics, using AWS and infrastructure-as-code. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:
This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:
- 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.
- Manage and support AWS database infrastructure (e.g., RDS/Aurora/Redshift).
We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience as a Database Engineer/DBA.
- Deep expertise in DBMSs (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Redshift). This isn't a learning role—you need to be a subject matter expert.
- Strong understanding of AWS and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for database resources.
- Proficiency in SQL and query optimization, and a solid grasp of data modeling, normalization, and schema design principles.
- Hands-on experience with performance tuning, monitoring, and understanding of backup/restore and disaster recovery procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills to collaborate with application developers on schema designs and SQL.
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Where is the Database Engineer job located?
The Database Engineer role with DeWinter BH is based in Foster City, CA, US.
What does the Database Engineer role pay?
DeWinter BH lists the Database Engineer role at up to USD 80 per hour.
Is the Database Engineer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at DeWinter BH.
What experience level is the Database Engineer role?
The Database Engineer position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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