Database Engineer

Our client, a technology-driven organization, is seeking a Database Engineer to join their team. As a Database Engineer, you will design, build, and operate scalable, secure data stores that power 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. The ideal candidate will bring strong problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and a drive to improve reliability, reduce cost, and accelerate delivery from development through production.

Job Title: Database Engineer

Location: Foster City, CA

Pay Range: $75-$80/hour + Benefits

What's the Job?

• 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.
• Troubleshoot incidents and provide timely resolution across environments.

What's Needed?

• Strong understanding of AWS and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) for database resources.
• Proven experience as a Database Engineer/DBA.
• Deep knowledge of DBMSs such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, and Redshift.
• Proficiency in SQL and query optimization, including schema design and data modeling principles.
• Understanding of backup/restore and disaster recovery procedures, plus database security best practices.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to improve reliability and performance of production data systems.
• Chance to automate database operations and support scalable AWS database infrastructure (RDS/Aurora/Redshift).
• Work closely with application and data teams to optimize schema design and SQL.
• Build and maintain documentation, architecture notes, and runbooks to support operational excellence.
• Contribute to capacity planning and infrastructure recommendations that help teams deliver faster.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.