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TEKsystems

Senior Database Engineer

Foster City, CA, United States

$70 to $80 USD / hour

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Pay: $70 to $80 USD / hour
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 6, 2026

Original job description

Description

As a Database Engineer, you will design, build, and operate scalable, secure data stores that power our applications and analytics. Youll 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. This role requires to work on flexible hours in a day but limited to 40 hours per week.

In this role, you will:

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.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

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).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Foster City, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Foster City,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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Skills

AWS
Infrastructure as code
Maintain database security
SQL
Troubleshoot
Documentation
Amazon Redshift
IBM Terraform
Python
CI/CD
Atlassian Bamboo

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