AWS Database Engineer | SQL, Performance & DR Expert

Veriipro; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Veriipro in Foster City, CA is seeking an experienced Database Engineer to design, manage, optimize, and support complex database environments on AWS. The role emphasizes scalable architectures, data modeling, and reliable performance across PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, and Redshift.

You will implement Infrastructure as Code, tune SQL queries, ensure backup and disaster recovery procedures, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve database and infrastructure issues.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Database Engineer or DBA.
• Strong understanding of AWS and IaC for database resources.
• Deep knowledge of relational and cloud database technologies.
• Strong SQL and query optimization skills.
• Solid understanding of data modeling, normalization, and schema design.
• Hands-on experience with database performance tuning and monitoring.
• Knowledge of backup, restore, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Understanding of database security best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and maintain database environments on AWS.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for database resources.
• Administer and support databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, and Redshift.
• Write and optimize SQL queries and improve database performance.
• Design database schemas and apply data modeling and normalization principles.
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Implement backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes.
• Apply database security best practices and access controls.
• Collaborate with technical teams to resolve database and infrastructure issues.

Skills

AWS

SQL

Database design

Performance tuning

Data modeling

Disaster recovery planning

Security best practices

IaC

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Veriipro in Foster City, CA is seeking an experienced Database Engineer to design, manage, optimize, and support complex database environments on AWS. The role emphasizes scalable architectures, data modeling, and reliable performance across PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, and Redshift.

You will implement Infrastructure as Code, tune SQL queries, ensure backup and disaster recovery procedures, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve database and infrastructure issues.