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Senior Database Engineer

Robert Half
Salt Lake City, Utah, USPosted March 12, 2026

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Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Database Engineer to provide expert technical leadership for our global, cloud-based data infrastructure. This role involves designing, operating, and optimizing scalable, secure, and resilient database systems to support enterprise-scale workloads across AWS and Azure. As this is a Contract position with the possibility of becoming permanent, it offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge database solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams.Responsibilities:

  • Design and manage multi-region database architectures across AWS and Azure to support geo-distributed workloads.
  • Architect and maintain relational, NoSQL, and document databases such as Snowflake, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Cosmos DB, and MongoDB.
  • Lead hands-on database migrations between cloud platforms and legacy systems with a focus on scalability and reliability.
  • Implement indexing strategies, optimize queries, and establish scaling patterns for handling large datasets and real-time applications.
  • Enhance database performance to ensure high availability, low latency, and cost efficiency at an enterprise level.
  • Support and refine data ingestion workflows and pipeline integrations using tools like AWS Glue, Step Functions, Lambda, and Azure Data Factory.
  • Collaborate with Data Engineering teams to develop streaming solutions using Kafka, Kinesis, and AWS services.
  • Apply robust security measures, including encryption, access controls, and secrets management, to protect database systems.
  • Develop disaster recovery strategies and maintain backup solutions to ensure data integrity and availability.
  • Monitor database systems using tools like CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, and Datadog, ensuring optimal reliability and performance.

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