Database Engineer III (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Database Engineer III in the United States.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, optimizing, and maintaining high-performance databases that power critical enterprise applications within an agile engineering environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional development teams to ensure data integrity, scalability, and reliability across systems. This position requires a strong command of SQL Server, hands-on experience in performance tuning, and a proactive approach to automation and best practices. You will play a key role in enhancing the efficiency and reliability of data-driven applications that support business operations.

Accountabilities

• Collaborate closely with agile development teams to design and maintain efficient database solutions that meet performance and scalability goals.
• Build and manage SQL Server databases, schemas, stored procedures, and triggers to support core business applications.
• Optimize query execution, indexing, and database structures to enhance system responsiveness and reliability.
• Review and refine developer-created queries to ensure alignment with best practices and business needs.
• Partner with QA teams to create accurate test data sets and support data-driven testing and automation efforts.
• Participate in periodic on-call rotations to monitor production releases and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring database integrity.
• Document and standardize database configurations, performance metrics, and optimization techniques.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in database engineering.
• Expertise in SQL and Microsoft SQL Server with a solid understanding of database architecture and performance optimization.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining database solutions within an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively across teams.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a focus on delivering scalable, high-impact database solutions.
• Preferred experience with Git, Flyway (or similar tools), PowerShell scripting, Azure Cosmos DB, or Databricks.
• Familiarity with database performance monitoring tools such as DataDog, SQL Sentry, or Query Store.

Benefits

• Annual salary range of $156,000 to $165,000, with potential bonuses based on performance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage at no cost.
• 401(k) plan with generous employer matching.
• Unlimited paid time off (DTO) and paid sick leave in accordance with local laws.
• Regular company celebrations, team-building events, and virtual wellness programs (yoga, meditation, boot camps).
• Supportive culture that promotes career growth, flexibility, and work-life balance.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s key requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the top three candidates who best match the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team conducts a manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is finalized, it is shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps, such as interviews or assessments, are then managed by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!