Database Engineer: AWS & IaC for Scalable Data Stores

Alten Technology USA; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Database Engineer to design, build, and operate scalable, secure data stores that power our applications and analytics. You’ll collaborate with AHE application and data teams to shape schemas, tune performance, and automate operations using AWS and IaC.

You will monitor performance, implement security controls, and partner with developers to optimize SQL and schema designs in a fast-paced, on-site Foster City environment.

Qualifications

• AWS and IaC for database resources.
• Deep knowledge of AHE DBMSs (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Redshift).
• Proficiency in SQL and query optimization.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop 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 AHE 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 AHE documentation for architecture, configuration, and runbooks.
• Perform capacity planning and recommend infrastructure improvements.
• Manage and support AWS database infrastructure (RDS/Aurora/Redshift).
• Stay current on emerging database technologies, patterns, and best practices.

Skills

AWS

SQL

Data modeling

Performance tuning

Database security

Backup/DR procedures

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Troubleshooting

Tools

Terraform Cloud

IaC workflows

Bamboo

Flyway

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Database Engineer to design, build, and operate scalable, secure data stores that power our applications and analytics. You’ll collaborate with AHE application and data teams to shape schemas, tune performance, and automate operations using AWS and IaC.

You will monitor performance, implement security controls, and partner with developers to optimize SQL and schema designs in a fast-paced, on-site Foster City environment.