Database Engineer

Vertex Sigma Software; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Free breakfast and lunch

Job summary

A software company in California is seeking a Database Engineer to design and operate scalable data solutions. The role involves optimizing database performance, maintaining security, and supporting AWS infrastructure. Candidates should have extensive DBMS knowledge, strong SQL skills, and the ability to work in fast-paced environments. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health care and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of AWS and infrastructure-as-code for database resources.
• Proven experience as a Database Engineer/DBA.
• Deep knowledge of different DBMSs.
• Solid grasp of data modeling and schema design principles.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop efficient database solutions.
• Monitor performance and optimize queries.
• Implement and maintain database security controls.
• Collaborate with developers on schema design.
• Manage and support AWS database infrastructure.

Skills

AWS and IaC for database resources

SQL proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration skills

Performance tuning

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

SQL Server

Redshift

Terraform

Job description

Overview

As a Database Engineer at Sigma Software, you will design, build, and operate scalable, secure data stores that power our applications and analytics. You’ll partner closely with application and data teams to shape schemas, tune performance, and automate operations using AWS and infrastructure-as-code. Your work will improve reliability, reduce cost, and accelerate delivery from development through production.

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.
• Troubleshoot incidents and provide timely resolution across environments.
• Develop and maintain documentation for architecture, configuration, and runbooks.
• Perform capacity planning and recommend infrastructure improvements.
• Manage and support AWS database infrastructure (e.g., RDS/Aurora/Redshift).
• Stay current on emerging database technologies, patterns, and best practices.

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.
• Hands-on experience with performance tuning and monitoring.
• Understanding of backup/restore and disaster recovery procedures.
• Knowledge of database security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice to have

• AWS networking fundamentals.
• Experience with Terraform Cloud and IaC workflows.
• Automation/scripting with Python or Shell.
• CI/CD for databases (e.g., Bamboo, Flyway, or similar).

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Training & Development
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Free breakfast and lunch